Nominations are open for 2027 Community Awards

Published on November 09, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Each year, the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations (FCHR) Community Awards recognize those committed to others' well-being and to spreading positive human relations throughout the City and Cumberland County. Nine categories are open for nomination: youth, individual, humanitarian, industry or business, educator, military, religious leader, organization and lifetime achievement. The nomination period has opened. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 11. 

Nomination forms can be found at FayettevilleNC.gov/HumanRelations.  

“Every day, people across Fayetteville and Cumberland County are finding ways to bring neighbors together and make others feel welcome,” said Human Relations Director Yamile Nazar. “We want to hear about the people and organizations behind that work. Nominations help us recognize their contributions and share their stories with the community.” 

Award winners will be celebrated at the Annual Community Recognition Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2027 at 11 a.m. at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd.  

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the Human Relations Office in Festival Park Plaza, 225 Ray Ave., Suite 100, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables and sponsorship packages are also available for purchase.  

The funds raised from the Community Awards will support the Human Relations Scholarships for high school seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university of their choice. 

For more information, please visit FayettevilleNC.gov/HumanRelations or contact the Human Relations Department at 910-433-1696 or DionaCurtis@FayettevilleNC.Gov.

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