Sims among two receiving N.A.A.C.P. Presidential Choice Award
Nimrod Chapel Jr., chapter president, presents Senior Master Sgt. Alvin Sims, 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, with the Presidential Choice Award at the Jefferson City branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s 49th annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The Presidential Choice Award is given to an organization or individuals in the public or private sector in recognition of their commitment and dedication to equal opportunity, access, employment, diversity, community support and leadership. Sims was one of two Missouri Guardsmen to receive the award. (National Guard Photo by Sarah E. Lupescu)