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 - 5863or at
   cdyer@cityofdavis . org
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   Press contact: Barbara Archer ,
   barcher@cityofdavis . org
    ,
   530 - 400 - 3418
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