Durham Hosts Human Relations Awards Ceremony Feb. 24

February 23, 2011

Durham Hosts Human Relations Awards Ceremony Feb. 24

This week, the City of Durham will recognize two area leaders for their commitments to improving human relations among the people of Durham.

The City’s Human Relations Commission and Human Relations Department are hosting the 2011 Human Relations Award Ceremony on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham. The ceremony will also be televised live on DTV8 (Time Warner Cable channel 8) as well as web streamed on the City’s website at www.DurhamNC.gov/DTV8.

This event will recognize two individuals for their work in the Durham community. The recipient of the 2011 Human Relations Chairman’s Award is Andrea Bazán, president of the Triangle Community Foundation. This award is presented to leaders and corporations in Durham, who with their skills, influence, and dedication, distinguish themselves through their professional achievements and their commitment to good works. Recently, President Barack Obama announced Bazán’s appointment to the president's advisory council on faith-based and neighborhood partnerships. This council brings together religious leaders, scholars, and other experts to recommend ways to improve partnerships between government and private groups.

The recipient of the 2011 Human Relation Housing Award is Mike Barros, director of the City’s Community Development Department. The Housing Award is presented to an individual that has exhibited dedication and commitment to housing issues, such as promoting fair housing and housing opportunities for Durham residents.

The theme for this event is “Celebrating Our Diversity” and the ceremony is being held in honor of Human Relations Month. Dr. Phail Wynn, vice president for Durham and Regional Affairs at Duke University and chair of Triangle Community Foundation’s board of directors, will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony.

To R.S.V.P. for this event, contact Juanita English or Aisha Whitley with the City’s Human Relations Department at (919) 560-4107 or e-mail Juanita.English@DurhamNC.gov or Aisha.Whitley@DurhamNC.gov. 

For more information about this department, visit the City’s website at www.DurhamNC.gov/departments/relations or contact City of Durham Human Relations Manager Delilah Donaldson at (919) 560-4107, ext. 24246 or via e-mail at Delilah.Donaldson@DurhamNC.gov. 

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