Tom Oye Human Rights Award

The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its third-annual Tom Oye Human Rights Award, honoring the late Tom Oye and other members of the community whose good works promote human relations and advance human rights.

Oye was a longtime Edina resident and humanitarian who demonstrated courage and compassion in the advancement of human rights. He helped found the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission in 1970 and served on it for more than 30 years. He also served on the Edina Chemical Health Partners committee and the University of Minnesota Human Relations Committee. In addition, Oye was a Nisei soldier in World War II, a second-generation Japanese American who served in the 100^th Infantry Battalion of the 442^nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. In 2003, Oye received the Prize for Humanity by the Immortal Chaplains Foundation.

Anyone who lives or works in Edina is eligible for the Tom Oye Human Rights Award. Nominees will be evaluated based on their efforts to foster respect and dignity for others, model courage and/or compassion in the advancement of human rights, and demonstrate leadership by example for improving human relations and/or advancing human rights.

Nominations should be submitted by March 14, 2008, to the Human Rights and Relations Commission at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50^th St. This award will be presented during The City's 29th Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception at Edinborough Park on April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Human Services Coordinator Susan Heiberg, 952-826-0403.

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