Fargo Human Rights Commission

2011 MLK Award Recipients

Individual Award - Taylor Gess

Taylor Gess is a Fargo South Senior who has worked tirelessly to make sure that we are a community that values youth. She is recognized as a dynamic youth leader, with involvement in the Homeless and Hungry project, the annual Youth Summit, as a member of the Metro Youth Partnership board of directors and numerous other activities involving youth in our community.

Individual Award - Dwight Schroeder

Dwight Schroeder is a financial counselor and educator at the Village Family Service Center who has displayed a great amount of understanding and compassion for those he works with. He works closely with individuals and families from a variety socio economic and ethnic backgrounds, and values all people that come to his classes. He provides individual attention where needed, and is careful to treat each client with respect and dignity.

Business / Nonprofit Organization - FM Community Bike Workshop

FM Community Bike Workshop is a community-driven organization providing education, training and access to bicycle transportation and repair. They are committed to inclusivity, and to the positive environmental, health and social impacts and empowerment created by the simple act of riding and repairing a bicycle.