The 32nd annual Evening of Applause is coming up next month and officials are looking for nominations for an inductee to the Nipissing District Human Rights Hall of Fame.

Officials are looking for people who have shown leadership in human rights or anti-racism activities, making a difference locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.

The Evening of Applause goes March 21st at École secondaire catholique Algonquin.

Details on the event, which is held in conjunction with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination each year can be found at: https://www.nbdmc.ca/eveningofapplause

Officials say North Bay and area has the longest running International Day project in Canada.

Also being honoured that night are Students Who Make a Difference from all grade levels and anti-racism poster and artwork contest winners.

Photos of current members of the Human Rights Hall of Fame are displayed near the main entrance to Canadore College.

Nomination details and forms can be found online at www.nbdmc.ca/hall-of-fame

The deadline for nominations is March 8th.

Nominations can be submitted to Meg Ramore, North Bay LIP Coordinator, 100 Main St. E., North Bay, ON P1B 1A8 or by email to megramore@nbdmc.ca.

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