John Anson Ford Awards

The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations and the Board of Supervisors honors individuals, organizations and companies that have significantly impacted better human relations for our community.

John Anson Ford was a County Supervisor for six terms, from 1934-1958. He was committed to human relations through his 100 years of life. On his motion, in 1944, the Board of Supervisors established the Joint Committee for Interracial Progress that later became the Human Relations Commission. His decades of service endure as a model for all of us. Our annual JAF Awards are named for him.

In honor of the Commission's first Executive Director, the John Allen Buggs Award is also given to outstanding human relations work in administration. Mr. Buggs guided the Human Relations Commission work from 1954 to 1967.

HUMAN RELATIONS "PEACEMAKERS" GATHER FOR THE 2007 JOHN ANSON FORD AWARDS

Los Angeles - The Millennium Biltmore Hotel was site of the 2007 John Anson Ford Human Relations Awards, and the theme "Celebrating our Unity" was clearly prevalent during the stellar event.

The pre-luncheon ambiance was enhanced by classic Harry Belafonte songs and contemporary compositions from Ozomatli, a musical group. Both Belafonte and Ozomatli were being honored for their human relations work...More