Human Rights Medal Nominations

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is currently seeking nominations for its Human Rights Medal. The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has had a positive impact on correcting social injustices and other humanitarian activities. Activities might include human welfare and social reform, acts of heroism, promotion of fellowship, dedication to technological discovery, academic advancements or contributions, diplomatic endeavors and community contributions.

The award was established by A&T Chancellor Emeritus James C. Renick to honor individuals whose courageous actions are a reflection of the extraordinary action against social injustices that was demonstrated by Dr. Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair Jr.), Dr. Franklin McCain Sr., Dr. Joseph Alfred McNeil and the late Dr. David Richmond Jr.

Any outstanding individual who has had a positive impact on humanity is eligible to receive this award for one or more of the following reasons:

Correcting social injustice
Heroism
Promotion of fellowship
Technological discovery
Academic contributions
Diplomatic achievements
Human welfare
Social reform
Significant community contributions

Candidates for this award may be locally, nationally or internationally recognized. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.

Forward all entries and/or questions to:

Committee for Awards, Honorary Degrees, Fall Convocation and Honors Day
c/o Office of the Chancellor
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 334-7940 (Forms are available on this website).

The winner will be notified in December and will be invited to accept the award at The Sit-In Breakfast marking the 49th anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-In Movement. The event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. The recipient must be able to accept the award in person at the Sit-In Breakfast, which is held on A&T’s campus and give a lecture at a mutually agreed upon university event.

Past honorees include Lewis A. Brandon, Vincent G. Harding, Rosemarie Freeney Harding, Atty. J. Kenneth Lee, Dr. Julius L. Chambers and Dr. George H. Evans.