(a) The commission may establish and present such awards
and prizes as it determines to be appropriate within its statutory
authority.
(b) The conditions of eligibility, procedures for consideration,
and criteria for judging such awards shall be determined by the commission
and made available to members of the public who may be interested
in nominating individuals or organizations for such awards.
(c) Awards shall be made without regard to the race,
religion, ethnicity, gender, political affiliation, or national origin
of the nominee.
(d) The commission may accept donations, grants, fees,
or appropriated funds to support awards as provided in this chapter.
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