The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services - Division of Human Services is now accepting nominations for the 16th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards. The awards show appreciation for individuals, families, organizations and groups who have had significant impact in our community in promoting diversity and cultural understanding. 

The awards will be presented at the 20th Annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration on Thursday, January 17, 2013 and recognize people whose work in our community exemplifies the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by fostering individual dignity, racial equality, understanding, peacemaking and solving problems through non-violence.

Two awards will be presented:

• One individual/family award, and
• One organization/group award.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 30, 2012. Nomination forms are available by calling the Division of Human Services at (573) 874-7488 or on the web at: www.GoColumbiaMo.com (Search:  Diversity Celebration)