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Selection Criteria
By studying the Salem Witch Trials, we learn that order was restored to the Salem community by the outspoken protests of a few good citizens who spoke bravely and acted courageously in opposition to the prevailing chaos. In Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, certain individuals risked their lives to speak against the oppression of the trials and to call for order and forgiveness. Today, we continue to depend upon those few individuals who will not be silenced by fear and social disorder.
In recognizing and honoring present day champions of human rights and social justice issues, we publicly acknowledge the powerful significance and practical consequence of their work and join them in fostering tolerance, compassion, and reconciliation within our community.
In particular the individual and/or organization to whom the Award is given must:
- Demonstrate a commitment through their work to human rights and social justice issues particularly within the two years preceding their nomination;
- Demonstrate courage in the face of bigotry and intolerance; and,
- Demonstrate that their efforts further the cause of human rights and social justice for an individual or group of individuals.
Nomination Form
If you would like to nominate an individual for the Salem Award, please download and complete the following form, which is available in the Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader1 is required to view this format and is available for free.
Salem Award Nomination Form (113 KB)