The City of Davis Human Relations Commission announced today that the nomination period is now open for the Thong Hy Huynh Memorial Awards. 

Established in 1986, the Thong Hy Huynh Memorial Awards recognizes local individuals or organizations promoting civil rights, civic engagement or positive human relations and are helping improve the quality of life for Davis residents and visitors. The Awards are in memory of Davis High School student Thong Hy Huynh, who was stabbed to death on May 4, 1983, and to help raise awareness for social justice and inclusion. 

“These awards are an important way for our community to recognize individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to promote social justice, advocate for positive change and improve human relations in our city,” said Davis Mayor Josh Chapman. “In memory of Thong Hy Huynh, we all have a role to play in making Davis a more equitable and inclusive city.”

Awards are presented each year in the following three categories: ages under 18, ages 18 and over and community organizations. Community organizations can consist of members of any age. Award nomination forms and guidelines are available online at www.cityofdavis.org. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, March 18, at 5:00 p.m.  

Qualities to consider in nominating an individual or organization include: 

• Promoting civil rights and/or civic engagement
• Creating positive human relations in our multicultural and diverse community
• Improving the quality of life in Davis for residents and visitors through: health promotion, human services, housing, education, employment, cultural awareness or peaceful means of conflict resolution

Additional information about the award, including past recipients, can be found here: https://www.cityofdavis.org/about-davis/community-awards#huynh. For more information about the Awards, contact Carrie Dyer at 530-747-5863 or at cdyer@cityofdavis.org. 

Press contact: Barbara Archer, barcher@cityofdavis.org, 530-400-3418

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