The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission is seeking nominees for its 2023 Community Awards, according to a news release from the city.

The awards recognize โ€œdedicated residents and organizations who are committed to the well-being and the promotion of positive human relationsโ€ in Fayetteville and Cumberland County, the release said.

Nine awards are presented annually in these categories: ย youth; humanitarian; lifetime achievement; individual; industry and business; educator; military; religious leader; and organization.

The deadline for nominations is Jan. 17, the release said.ย 

Nomination forms are available on the cityโ€™s website under the “Human Relations” tab.

Award winners will be recognized at a luncheon at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Human Relations Department offices at 225 Ray Ave., Suite 100. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 8, the release said.ย ย 

The money raised will support the higher-education scholarships for high school seniors.

More information is at https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/city-services/human-relations-4154 or by contacting the Human Relations Department at 910-433-1698 or DionaCurtis@FayettevilleNC.Gov. ย 

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