Oakland County Commission Accepting Applications for Black Excellence Awards

Oakland County Fee is accepting purposes for Black Excellence Awards

(Oakland County, January 8, 2026)

Oakland County, MI –The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is in search of nominations for the 2026 Black Excellence Award. In honor of Black Historical past Month, commissioners will acknowledge distinctive Black residents of Oakland County who’ve taken steps to enhance the neighborhood, made notable achievements or are in any other case deserving of recognition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 23, 2026.

“It’s an honor to proceed the celebration of the Black Excellence Award for the fifth 12 months in a row,” stated Commissioner Angela Powell (D-Pontiac). “Recognizing the various methods these residents assist and uplift the neighborhood is a reminder of the energy and variety of Oakland County.”

The board accepts residing nominees of all ages and backgrounds. They should be residents of Oakland County, and they are often established or unsung heroes. People should be nominated by somebody apart from themselves.

“Studying the methods our residents assist their neighbors and all of Oakland County strengthens our appreciation for distinctive abilities and views,” stated Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles (D-Southfield). “These people work laborious to enhance the lives round them and contribute to the solidarity of our neighborhood.”

To appoint a Black Oakland County resident for the award, neighborhood members can full the submission type at bit.ly/BOCBEA2026. Nominators are additionally inspired to e mail supporting documentation (resembling a resume/CV, information article, hyperlink to knowledgeable portfolio, and so on.) to JoassinM@OakGov.com with the nominee’s title within the topic line. The deadline for entries is Friday, January 23, 2026 at midday.

“Contributions to the well-being of these round us are available many various kinds, and it’s humbling to see that actions each massive and small can have an effect,” stated Commissioner Linnie Taylor (D-Southfield). “Neighborhood members are inspired to appoint somebody who’s making a distinction right here in Oakland County.”

Chosen people might be notified of the award on or round February 2. They are going to be invited to attend the total Supervisory Board assembly on Thursday, February 19 at 9:30 a.m., the place they are going to be publicly introduced as winners and obtain their recognition.

For extra details about the Supervisory Board, please go to: OakGov.com/BOC or name 248-858-0100.

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