Mayor's CommUNITY Awards 2009
Diversity is represented by a variatey of unique traits and activities that help to develop an environment that values cultural identity. That sense of community and common identity is what brings us together as we work to realize a brighter future for all our citizens. The Mayor's CommUNITY Award Program recognizes those businesses, organizations and individuals in Anchorage that have advanced the causes of diversity and unity.
There are three awards in the Mayor's CommUNITY Award Program:
- The Business CommUNITY Award recognizes an Anchorage business which best represents a corporate spirit of diversity and community through hiring practices, programs, and outreach.
- The Community and Nonprofit Organization Award is presented to the Anchorage group which best demonstrates its sustained committment to inclusive programs that enhance diversity and the community at large.
- The Individual Award recognizes a person who actively promotes inter-group relations among diverse populations in the City.
Examples of criteria to be used while selecting award winners include:
- The nominee's long-term commitment to the value of building unity and diversity, including specific examples with documentation.
- The creation, development, promotion, organization or significant participation in events and programs that focus on diversity and community enhancement.
- Educational efforts in matters of diversity and community development including innovative programs/opportunities.
- Efforts in Collaboration with other community groups to recruit people from diverse backgrounds to increase participation by members of groups from all backgrounds.
Mail Forms (no later than September 12th) to:
Municipality of Anchorage
Mayor's CommUNITY Award Program
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 620
Anchorage, AK 99501