It is the intent of the NBPA to be present this convenient award to a citizen of National status; Congressman, Mayor, other nationally known politician, high level appointee, civil rights leader, journalist, educator, etc. It is the intent of the NBPA to present this award to a NBPA member or law enforcement personnel. The recipient must be selected based on his/her activities, making fundamental and lasting contributions to human rights and to the advancement of social, economic and political justice for all people. The award is named after Sister Jean Ford Clayton, of Cleveland, Ohio. Sister Clayton was one of the first women in a predominately male police department. She experienced blatant discriminatory practices against women. She filed and won a class-action lawsuit against the City of Cleveland and the Cleveland Police. Her tenacity and perseverance changed the face of police departments locally and nationally. Her victory created the status classification women as minorities, along with Blacks, Hispanics, and all other minorities.

Humanitarian- a person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, through the elimination of pain and suffering. (Philanthropist)