The Richard A. Berman Leadership Award for Human Rights

The Richard A. Berman Leadership Award for Human Rights honors the longstanding commitment and dedication of President Richard Berman to the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center. This award recognizes President Berman's commitment to community service and the education of ethically and socially responsible leaders for the global community. It is intended to foster a sense of accomplishment and purpose in the recipient.

The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center shares President Berman's goals. Like his commitment to academic excellence and intellectual and cultural diversity, the HHREC strives to make a difference in the world by providing the public with educational programs to create ethically and socially responsible leaders.

Description of Award:
• Presented annually to a student, nominated by his/her school, who has been a participant in the Human Rights Institute in the sophomore year
• The Winner will announced at the Human Rights Student Institute and will receive a certificate and a monetary prize of $500 to be adjusted periodically
• The Winner will be presented the award at the HHREC Annual Benefit
• Winners' names will be noted on a plaque in the HHREC offices.

Nomination Criteria:
• Candidates must show promise of leadership through their accomplishments and meaningful contributions to their communities
• Candidates must demonstrate interpersonal skills in activities, projects or clubs that promote human rights
• Nomination should comment on the student's personal attributes that exemplify values consistent with ethical behavior
• Nominee will be interviewed as part of the selection process

Process:
• Download Nomination form
• Nominations due on or before July 1. Letter of Nomination should be sent in on school stationery letterhead
• Letter of Nomination should specify the work and performance that qualify the nominee for this award, and should state clearly why the candidate merits this particular honor
• Letter of Nomination should discuss other reasons why this student stands apart from other students and should be recognized with this honor
• Candidates must be in good academic standing and their academic performance will be considered as part of the criteria for this award
• Nomination forms should be submitted to the Director of Education along with a letter of nomination. Candidate will be interviewed by Berman Award Committee to the Director of Education for final decision