By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net
The Northfield Human Rights Commission is seeking nominees for its annual Human Rights Award by 8 p.m. on November 30, 2025.
To be considered for this award, a nominee should be a local individual, group or organization that has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the advancement of human rights in the Northfield area, either through volunteer or professional efforts. The Human Rights Commission seeks a balanced and diverse slate of nominees that contribute to the cause of human rights in a variety of ways. All nominations should include a brief biography of the candidate as well as the reasons the nominee should receive consideration for the award.
The award will be presented during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. community celebration on January 19, 2026.
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Recipients from the past five years include Lucy Gonzalez Miron (2025), Scott Wopata (2024), Emmuas Church (2023), Dr. Matt Hillmann (2022), and Rahmah Abdulai (2021).
Nomination forms are available in English and Spanish at: northfieldmn.gov/HRAward.
Paper copies are available at the Northfield Public Library or can be requested by contacting Claudia Garcia at 507-645-3078 or claudia.garcia@northfieldmn.gov.
Applications are due on November 30th.
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