NewsOn a deep turquoise ground with a black sillouette of an oak tree, a photo of Carolyn and Cy King shows them staffing a table for a justice cause. Text reads: Call for nominations for Carolyn and Cy King Peace and Justice Award. Deadline May 25, 2-25

In keeping with a proud tradition of CUCC, the process has begun for the annual Carolyn and Cy King Peace and Justice Award nominations.

Past recipients include Bishop William Barber II, Reverends Collins Kilburn and Mac Legerton, as well as David Andrews, Jane Smith, Gail Phares, Peg and Mac Hulslander, and Nancy Newell and Betty Anne Ford.  Be inspired by past winners here.

We are soliciting nominations of individuals, including unsung heroes, who embody the spirits of service and grace and work toward justice and peace in our community and world. We seek nominees who have done outstanding work for several years or more in such areas including BUT NOT LIMITED TO

Civil rights
Racial justice
Creation/environmental justice
Cash bail reform, criminal law, prisons, and jails
Community and world peace and reconciliation
Disability rights
Economic justice, including affordable housing
Gender equity and justice
LGBTQ and transgender rights
Educational reform
Access to reproductive health care
Domestic violence prevention
Children’s rights; child welfare
Immigrant rights

You can make a nomination here. 

The submission deadline is May 25, 2025. The selection committee this year includes Robert Parrish, Diana Koenning, and Etta Barksdale.  If you have questions, their contact information is in Breeze or available through office.cucc@gmail.com.