Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 421 - Human Rights Department
Chapter 41 - HALL OF FAME
Rule 421-41.2 - Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

(1) Purpose. The purpose of the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame shall be to recognize and honor outstanding Iowa Latinos that have contributed their talents and skills to improve the quality of life in Iowa and to provide visible examples for tomorrow's Latino leaders.

(2) Committee. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame committee shall consist of three commissioners of the commission of Latino affairs, one serving as the committee chairperson; two public members selected by the commission of Latino affairs; and the chairperson of the commission of Latino affairs as an ex officio member.

(3) Selection procedure. The committee shall solicit nominations for the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. The committee shall recommend to the commission of Latino affairs for its approval no more than three individuals to be inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, one individual for the Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice, and one individual for the Iowa Latinx Youth Leadership Award. The committee shall plan the ceremony and reception each year for the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame.

(4) Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice. The Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice shall recognize and honor the efforts and accomplishments of non-Latino and Latino Iowans. The award is awarded to persons whose work is deemed outstanding and a significant contribution to the equity and justice for Iowa's new immigrants. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame committee shall make recommendations to the commission for persons to receive this award.

(5) Iowa Latinx Youth Leadership Award. The Latinx Youth Leadership Award is awarded to an Iowa Latinx youth or young professional who is making a difference in that individual's community.

(6) Nomination forms and deadlines. Nomination forms and deadlines shall be posted on the human rights department's website at humanrights.iowa.gov/cas.