Deadline extended, Black History Month Honor Roll nominations now accepted through January 22

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 9:17am

The Human Relations Council (HRC) is celebrating Black History Month in 2022 by again offering residents the chance to recognize local African Americans who have made a difference enhancing and improving the quality of life in their community, family, church, business, organization or other group.

From now through Saturday, Jan. 22, the HRC will accept nominations for Wake Forest residents to be recognized for their contributions. The online nomination form is available at http://bit.ly/WFBHMHonorRoll.

Wake Forest residents, former residents, and business and community stakeholders that identify as African American are eligible. Nominees should demonstrate leadership and integrity and be respected by their peers. In addition, potential nominees may be recognized for one or more of the following actions:

  • Helping neighbors and fellow Wake Forest citizens;

  • Demonstrating hospitality and/or concern for others;

  • Supporting local businesses and charities;

  • Promoting a sense of community in their neighborhood and beyond;

  • Serving the community through their school, church, business or community organization.

PLEASE NOTE: The HRC endeavors to recognize as many Wake Forest African Americans as possible. To achieve this goal, nominees that were highlighted in 2021 will not be considered this year. To view the full list of 2021 honorees, visit http://bit.ly/WFBHMHonorRoll.

Nomination narratives describing the individual’s contributions should be 400 words or less. Submissions should include a picture of the nominee.

The HRC will review the nominations and select different Wake Forest African Americans to honor throughout February. Honorees will be recognized on the Town of Wake Forest Facebook page and website.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/WFBHMHonorRoll or contact Senior Human Resources Consultant Mitzi Franklin at [email protected].