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Bismarck HRC reviews humanitarian award process, rejects cash prizes and plans earlier timeline
Summary
Committee members favored giving winners 'swag' rather than monetary awards, discussed notifying nominees even if they did not win, found the five-point scoring confusing, and agreed to move nomination timing earlier (February–March) for the May award cycle.
Members of the Bismarck Human Relations Committee reviewed the administration of the committee's Humanitarian Award and discussed related budget items, agreeing not to give cash prizes with city funds, to provide organizer-approved gifts or 'swag' for winners, and to move next year's nomination timeline earlier.
Committee members said notifying nominees — not just winners — had positive effects: several nominees learned they had been nominated for the first time and appreciated being informed. Members recommended formalizing outreach…
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