Nominations open soon for the 2026 Human Rights Award
Nominations for Education Minnesota’s Human Rights Award open on Dec. 12. This award, open to active Education Minnesota members, recognizes achievements in the field of human and civil rights.
Nominees should meet one or more of the following criteria through work, contributions or programs:
- The nominee has contributed to the field of human rights, either through a special project, direct services or their life’s work and role.
- The nominee has inspired direct action in the cause of human and civil rights.
- The nominee has demonstrated a personal commitment to the promotion and protection of human and civil rights through curriculum and instruction.
- The nominee has initiated or engaged in activities that positively impact the educational, social, economic or political life of the community.
- The nominee has displayed creativity, determination and perseverance in achieving human and civil rights goals.
Education Minnesota accepts nominations without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation or national origin. The Education Minnesota Human Rights Committee will select the honoree, who is approved by the Education Minnesota Executive Committee. The honoree will become Education Minnesota’s nomination for one of the National Education Association’s human and civil rights awards.
For more information and to submit a nomination, scan the QR code below or visit educationminnesota.org/news/awards-and-honors/human-rights-award.
