CCEJ invites nominations of community members or groups who have dedicated themselves to promoting equality and justice to receive the Gene Lentzner Human Relations Award in Fall 2024.  A decades-long supporter of CCEJ’s work, Gene was devoted to uplifting the community contributions of emerging leaders of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and faiths. Learn more about Gene here.

Nomination deadline is Friday, May 17. 

59th Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration

On Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 almost 150 people gathered at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach to celebrate the contributions of community members who have dedicated their lives and careers to promoting equity and justice in Long Beach and Southern California.

View our Tribute Journal here.

Click here for a short video clip of our 2023 Humanitarian Awards Celebration!

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