Reverend James C. Wright Award
Each year the Madison Equal Opportunities Commission presents an award in memory of its first Executive Director, the Rev. James C. Wright.
Please nominate someone who shares Reverend James C. Wright's dedication to and compassion for civil and human rights and conducts their daily life consistent with these values.
Submit a Nomination
Nomination Deadline: May 31, 2027.
- Wright Award Criteria
- Wright Award Nomination Form
- Rev. Wright Biography
- Nomination Flyer (This flyer is intended for print only.)
Past Award Winners
- 2026 - Dr. Corinda Rainey-Moore
- 2025 - Edward Murray, Sr.
- 2024 - Reverend Dr. Marcus Allen, Sr.
- 2023 - Emanuel Scarbrough
- 2022 - Wayne Strong
- 2021 - Carmella Harris
- 2020 - Tamora Fleming
- 2019 - Brandy Grayson
- 2016 - Annette Miller
- 2015 - Anthony Timmons
- 2014 - Dr. Floyd Rose, PhD
- 2013 - Charlestine Daniel
- 2012 - Colleen Butler
- 2011 - Richard V. Brown Sr.
- 2010 - Alfonso Studesville
- 2009 - Darlene Hancock
- 2008 - Richard Davis
- 2007 - Jeffrey Erlanger
- 2006 - Agnes Gutierrez Cammer
- 2005 - Jonathan Gramling
- 2004 - Earnestine Moss
- 2003 - Peter R. Muñoz
- 2002 - John Y. Odom, PhD
- 2001 - John Noreika, Sr.
- 2000 - A.J. Nino Amato
- 1999 - Helen Vukelich
- 1998 - Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
- 1997 - Dr. Richard Harris
- 1996 - Jacqueline Wright