NEA Ellison Onizuka Human Rights Award

ELLISON S. ONIZUKA MEMORIAL AWARD

This award is presented to an individual whose achievement in Asian and Pacific Island Affairs has significantly impacted the education and equal opportunities of Asian and Pacific Islanders.

To be eligible for this award, one or more of the following criteria must be met.  The nominee must have:

• Worked to further the understanding and appreciation of the heritage of Asian and Pacific Islanders.
• Worked to develop and implement a bilingual, multicultural educational program, which has impacted the school system or a large portion of the community.
• Worked to bring about legislative action that affects Asian and Pacific Island people.
• Worked actively with a community to improve the opportunity of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

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