APANO Award Recipient Nomination Form
APANO Awards
APANO has established specific awards, bestowed annually or biennially, to promote and uplift the mission, vision and values of APANO through the applied, and lived contributions of people and partners engaged with the organization. Through public recognition of individuals and groups, APANO seeks to acknowledge those who have contributed significantly to the fulfillment of APANO’s mission. The presented awards also illustrate how effective work for social change requires collective effort, perseverance, and understanding how the past influences the present and the future.
The Awards Committee seeks the input of APANO staff, Board members, committee or program chairpersons, and active member-leaders to compile a list of potential award nominees. These nominees must be recommended by one of the previously noted parties using the form below. Once nominations are received, the Awards Committee will review and select an award recipient based on the criteria provided below. Award recipient(s) will be notified by the APANO Board and honored at an upcoming event with a formal presentation from the Committee.
AWARD:Minoru Yasui Voices of Change Award (established 2015)
BACKGROUND:The Minoru Yasui Voices of Change Award was established by the Board in 2015
to honor an Oregonian who was fearless in challenging discrimination against
citizens and noncitizens alike, a designation that was based solely on ancestry.
He continued to fight for civil rights for all people throughout his lifetime. His
courage, tenacity, perseverance and optimism that justice will prevail are
recognized by this award.
PURPOSE:The Minoru Yasui Voices of Change Award recognizes an individual who has
roots in Oregon, who has promoted civil liberties for all Americans through
courageous leadership, activism, and advocacy in their lifetime.
RECIPIENT CRITERIA:
Nominees should meet first item, and at least 2 other items on the list.
1.Lifetime of activism, courage, leadership, and advocacy.
2.Behaviors and actions exemplified commitment to the ideals of civil liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution.
3.Willingness to speak up and take action when faced with hardship and societal challenges and barriers.
4.Contributions to promote civil and human rights and civil liberties for Asian and Pacific Islander communities and all others.
5.Actions had impact locally, nationally, and internationally.
6.Demonstrated leadership in passage of groundbreaking laws and policies.
7.Actions initiated and established programs and organizations furthering civil liberties, civil and human rights.
AWARD YEAR:2018
PRESENTATION EVENT:Voices of Change Celebration - Saturday, May 19, 2018
NOMINATION DEADLINE:April 20, 2018
Please complete the requested information below and return to no later than: April 20, 2018
YourName:Your Email:Your Phone:
Nominee Name:Nominee Email:Nominee Phone:
1. Highlight three major accomplishments of the nominee:
2.Describe how the nominee embodies the spirit of the award:
3.Detail an experience that demonstrates the nominee’s exceptional qualities:
4.Any additional comments?(Please attach any relevant materials.)
Thank you for your recommendation! The Awards Committee will review all nominees and announce the award recipient by the event listed on Page 1. Please contact or 971-340-4861 if you have questions.
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