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Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
Rockville Seeks Nominations for Martin Luther King Jr. and F. Michael Taff Awards
Nominations Due Friday, Dec. 9
Rockville, Md., Nov. 8, 2011- The City of Rockville's Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award and the F. Michael Taff Award. The nominations are due Friday, Dec. 9. The awards will be presented at the City's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
The Taff Award honors an individual, business or organization that has made a contribution to improving the lives of people with disabilities. This contribution may include efforts to improve accessibility, raise public awareness, or in any way further the cause of people with disabilities. Federal, state, and local government agencies are not eligible for the award, but they are encouraged to submit nominations. The award bears the name of F. Michael Taff, a former chairperson of the Rockville Human Rights Commission who demonstrated a particular commitment to people with disabilities throughout his lifetime.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award honors a Rockville high school student who has demonstrated that he or she has helped to advance the goals and dreams of Dr. King. Examples may include breaking down barriers, promoting acceptance of peers, or developing diversity awareness programs.
Applications are available on the City's website at www.rockvillemd.gov/events/MLKday.htm. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 9, to the Rockville Human Rights Commission via mail to 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville MD 20850 or via fax to 240-314-8130.
Any individual with a disability who would like to receive this information in another form should contact the City's ADA Coordinator at240-314-8108.
For more information about the award or the annual celebration, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/events/MLKday.htm or call 240-314-8316.
