(Michigan City, IN) - The Michigan City Human Rights Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year.

This award was first presented by the Michigan City Human Rights Commission in 1981 to Charles Westcott. The most recent award recognized Nila Williams in 2019 and had not been presented in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year the MCHRC has decided to reinstate it.

Nomination forms are available by visiting www.emichgiancity.com/253/Human-Rights-Commission. Paper copies of the nomination form are available at City Hall. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, May 17th.

Nomination forms must be returned to: City Hall, Michigan City Human Rights Commission, 100 E. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360.

The Humanitarian of the Year Award will be presented to someone who has significantly impacted the Michigan City community through volunteerism, leadership, and philanthropy. The nominee must also be dedicated to advocating for social justice.