The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission will present awards on January 14, 2016 at the annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Columbus. This free noon event recognizes Ohio individuals and organizations for their efforts to advance social change. The annual awards program recognizes the service and achievements of Ohio residents and organizations in areas consistent with the teachings and example of Dr. King. His commitment to seeking racial, social and economic justice through non-violent struggle benefited not only the victims of oppression, but society as a whole. Annual awards lift up both concrete achievements and the continuing spirit of King’s dreams for this nation and Ohio.
The event also featured the winners of the Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest, which also is sponsored by the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.
If you have any questions about this celebration or any other event sponsored by the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, please contact Bobbi Bell at 614-466-8380 or via email atmlk@das.ohio.gov.
