Tom Oye Human Rights Award
The Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission is seeking nominations
for its 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 100th
Infantry Battalion of the 442nd 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.
For
more information, contact Human Services Coordinator Susan Howl,
952-826-0403.
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