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The Pauli Murray Award
Established in 1990, the Pauli Murray Award commemorates the life of the late Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray (1910-1985), a distinguished and remarkable person who confronted discrimination, racism, and sexism in her own life.
The Pauli Murray Award is presented annually by the Orange County Human Relations Commission to an Orange County youth, an Orange County adult, and an Orange County business that have served the community with distinction in the pursuit of equality, justice, and human rights for all residents. Click here for information on the most recent and upcoming Pauli Murray Awards event.
31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards
The Orange County Human Relations Commission is accepting nominations for the 31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards!
The Pauli Murray Awards are presented to those who embody the attributes and spirit of Pauli Murray by encouraging diversity in the workforce, promoting and participating in community activities related to social justice issues, or demonstrating positive roles in human relations.
Nominations can be made online here.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021. Individual (over 18) and Youth (full-time student in grades 6-12 or a college student 18 or younger) nominees must reside in Orange County. Business nominees must operate or conduct business within Orange County. For additional information, contact the Human Relations Commission at (919) 245-2487 or Human_Relations@orangecountync.gov.
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Pauli Murray Award Winners
Year | Youth | Adult | Business |
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1990 | -- | Louise Echols Ralph Pendergraph Rev. Tim Kimrey |
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1991 | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held |
1992 | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held |
1993 | -- | Charlotte Garth Adams | -- |
1994 | -- | Midred Berkeley | -- |
1995 | -- | Rebecca Clark | -- |
1996 | -- | Allan "Lightning" Brown | -- |
1997 | Alicia Hermann (Keesling) | Timothy Miles | -- |
1998 | Liala Edwards | Hazel Lunsford | -- |
1999 | Danielle Brittany Price | Aubrey Chris Nutter | Weaver Street Market |
2000 | Jacquelyn Lynn Payne (Rogers) | Bonnie B. Davis Joe Herzenberg |
Sports Endeavors |
2001 | Kristin Mattison | Peter Richard Kramer | Women's Workout Club |
2002 | Rachel McCook | Shirley Marshall | Carol Woods Retirement Community |
2003 | Laura Williamson | Mariah Ann McPherson | Kelsey's Cafe |
2004 | -- | Frances Finney | -- |
2005 | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held |
2006 | -- | Florence D. Soltys | Balloons and Tunes |
2007 | -- | Dorothy Johnson Frances Jones |
Fleet Feet Sports |
2008 | Camellia Lee | Josephine Holman-Long | Cliff's Meat Market |
2009 | Elizabeth McManus | Robert L. Campbell | DooR to DooR |
2010 | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held | *No Ceremony Held |
2011 | Joseph DeVito | Maggie West | Chapel Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare |
2012 | Emma Morris | Crystal Fisher | -- |
2013 | Desaray Rockett | Judith Blau | Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe |
2014 | Emma Catanzaro | Elizabeth "Binnie" Davis Walter Faribault, Jr. |
Music Makers Relief Foundation |
2015 | Linnea Van Manen Ruth George |
Reyna Rivera Deborah Stroman |
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2016 | Korie Dean | Flicka Bateman | Mediterranean Deli |
2017 | Kenzi Patrick | Mariela Hernandez | -- |
2018 | -- | Lorie L. Clark | Joe Van Gogh |
2019 | Thea Barrett | Mae McLendon | -- |