Henry Johnson Day Community

08/14/2020

Time is running out to nominate someone for the Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service. Deadline: Friday, August 28! To nominate someone who has dedicated their time and talent to the people of Albany, go to the City’s nomination webpage: https://bit.ly/3hs9Fvu Learn more about Sgt. Johnson's life story by watching this video: https://to.pbs.org/31QCX0H

Learn the story of African American WWI hero Henry Johnson.

08/06/2020

Nominations are now open for the Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service. Deadline: Friday, August 28! To nominate someone who has dedicated their time and talent to the people of Albany, go to the City’s nomination webpage: https://bit.ly/3hs9Fvu The silver medal, shown below, was created by Ferris Coin, and is given to the winner of the Award. On the back it reads, "Sacrifice Today for Our Community's Tomorrow."

07/22/2020

Nominations are now open for the Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service. To nominate someone who has dedicated their time and talent to the people of Albany, go to the City’s nomination webpage: https://bit.ly/3hs9Fvu Deadline: Friday, August 28! This page is here to draw more attention to Albany's Sgt. Henry Johnson and his Day -- and to solicit nominations for the Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service. Please like and share!

07/22/2020

Henry Johnson's birthday was held with a wreath-laying ceremony on Henry Johnson Park on Wednesday, July 15.