NAACP CR 2nd Annual Recognition Luncheon
November 5, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
African American Museum
Theme: Building Bridges, Creating Belonging
We’ll recognize people who are making a difference through three awards:
Keeper of the Flame Award
Good Trouble Activist Award
Standing Ovation “Yes I Can” Branch Award, which is exclusively for an NAACP Cedar Rapids member
Please nominate someone you believe should be recognized. All nominations must be submitted by October 17.
Nomination information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelRSflnA8SdD2uT-wi74GGYlz-25-gOFUA21bszXQ0pQMyew/viewform?usp=dialog
More luncheon details will be shared soon. Thank you for helping us recognize people who serve and strengthen our community. We couldn’t do it without you.
We also need your help spreading the word. Download the event flyer at the link below. Please share it with our family, friends, coworkers, and community contacts. Encourage them to attend the luncheon and submit a nomination. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11GPelbztgtoOPS4frHKpQXGv1dQQ-8OK/view?usp=sharing
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