Hughes

Founded July 1990

City of Mequon

County of Ozaukee

State of Wisconsin

Evelyn B. Hughes
Multicultural Appreciation Award

Purpose
The NAACP Ozaukee County Branch recognizes the many contributions
Evelyn B. Hughes made to the Mequon-Thiensville community. As the first African-American educator employed by the Mequon-Thiensville School District and a major founder of our local NAACP branch, her legacy continues to be an important catalyst for raising student, staff and community awareness of the growing diversity in our society and the unique and significant contributions of people of color.

In her name, the NAACP Branch of Ozaukee County annually awards $500 to honor a member of Ozaukee County school districts for her or his promotion of multicultural awareness and racial harmony within the context of the school community.

Eligibility
Any person employed by an Ozaukee County school district is eligible for this award based on her or his efforts in multicultural, anti-bias education and toward local harmony.

Nominations
Any Ozaukee County school district student, staff member, parent, or community member may submit a nomination. Staff may also self-nominate.
Re-submission of past applications is encouraged.

Applications must be postmarked or submitted by
June 15th of each year.

Evelyn B. Hughes Award Selection Committee
NAACP Ozaukee County Branch
P.O. Box 301
Theinsville, WI 53092

Selection Process
The recipient of this annual award will be selected by a panel of NAACP members and Ozaukee County school district personnel and will be recognized at the November NAACP Ozaukee County Branch Freedom Fund event. Please contact the Branch if you need any additional information.

EVELYN B. HUGHES MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION AWARD