Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s Human Relations Committee (HRC) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Humanitarian Award, an annual honor recognizing adults, youth, and businesses or nonprofit organizations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to human rights, service, and strengthening the community. The award highlights individuals and organizations making a meaningful and positive difference in Bismarck.
Nominations will be accepted through Thursday, April 30. Submissions can be made in several ways:
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Online through the City of Bismarck website by 11:59 PM on April 30 at https://bismarcknd.gov/HumanitarianAward.
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By email to [email protected], including all information requested on the online form, by 11:59 PM on April 30.
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In person at the Bismarck Administration Department on the fourth floor of the City/County Building, 221 North Fifth Street, by 5 PM on April 28.
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By mail to the Administration Department, Attention: Human Relations Committee, 221 North Fifth Street, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503. Mailed applications received after May 1 will not be eligible.
Last year’s award recipients included Mika Stokkeland, Lauren Zent, and Youthworks. Zent was recognized for her volunteer work with multiple organizations and her support for individuals with special needs. Stokkeland was honored for her involvement with Designer Genes, a local organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome. Youthworks received recognition for its many services and safe spaces where young people feel heard and supported.
“The HRC Humanitarian Award is an opportunity for our city to recognize leaders and changemakers in our community,” said HRC Chair Katie Houle. “Last year, we expanded the nominations to include an award for youth, and we’re hopeful to receive more nominations this year recognizing a young person, under the age of 18 in 2025, who models a commitment to serving others.”
