Deadline extended for MLK award nominations
New deadline is Sept. 25
Nominations are still being accepted for awards honoring Ohioans who carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Awards honoring such individuals and organizations will be given at the 2014 Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration being held Jan. 16, 2014, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus.
Nominations are due to the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission by Sept. 25. The awards are sponsored by the commission, which is housed in the Equal Opportunity Division of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS).
To obtain more information and a nomination form, visit the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission website at http://das.ohio.gov/eod/mlk or contact Bobbi Bell of the DAS Equal Opportunity Division at 614.466.8380 or bobbi.bell@das.ohio.gov.