26
Jul
2013
(CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) - The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) and the History Makers Selection Committee are currently seeking nominations for 2013 History Maker awards, which will be presented at the History Makers Gala on September 26, 2013 at the Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, IA. More details will be released about the Gala in upcoming weeks.
This year's Gala has two exciting changes in store. These changes are:
· This year's Gala will honor both African American women and men for the first time.
· The 2013 History Makers Gala will be its own stand-alone event. Proceeds will benefit the AAMI's statewide educational outreach programming and exhibits.
The History Makers Selection Committee is currently accepting nominations. Nomination forms are available on-line at http://www.blackiowa.org/
This is an exceptional opportunity to honor an African American who has truly been a history maker. This might be someone who has been a trailblazer in their field, been a change agent in their community, left a legacy far beyond their time, or been a role model for all people. History Makers have come from a wide variety of professions, ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. We encourage you to nominate anyone you consider to be a History Maker in your community. A list of past History Makers is available online.
For more information on this or other programs, please visit the AAMI website at www.blackiowa.org or call 319-862-2101 ext. 223. The AAMI is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is located at 55 12th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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