The Human Rights Hall of Fame celebrates residents—both historic trailblazers and contemporary advocates—who have worked to eliminate discrimination and promote social justice. Nominees may be living or deceased and should have made lasting contributions to civil rights within the County.
“Our community’s strength comes from those who have fought tirelessly for fairness and equality,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “By honoring them in our Hall of Fame, we celebrate their achievements and remind ourselves of the work still ahead. Their legacy drives us to build a Montgomery County where every resident's rights are upheld, and every voice is valued.”
To learn more about the Human Rights Hall of Fame program, view a complete list of past honorees or submit a nomination form, visit the Office of Human Rights website.
A selection panel of previous Hall of Fame inductees will review nominations and recommend a select group of honorees for induction. This year’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
This is the 13th biennial Hall of Fame selection. Established in 2001 by former OHR Director Odessa Shannon, the Hall of Fame has honored 108 individuals to date.
For more information on submitting nominations, contact OHR Director James Stowe at james.stowe@montgomerycountymd.gov.
