The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is now accepting nominations for awards honoring Ohioans who carry on the legacy of the celebrated civil rights leader.
The Commission, which operates with administrative support from the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Equal Opportunity Division, will announce award winners at the annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration. The virtual event will be held in January.
“Dr. King had a profound impact on our country, enlightening many to injustices and ushering in an era of progress toward equity,” said DAS Director Matt Damschroder. “We’ve seen tremendous advancements since the death of Dr. King, but there’s work to be done and these awards recognize the many inspiring Ohioans who continue to carry on his legacy today to see his dream fulfilled.”
The Commission met yesterday and set a due date of Oct. 30 for nominations for each of the eight awards that can be submitted electronically at das.ohio.gov/mlk. There is no limit on the number of nominations one can submit.
Awards will be made in the following categories: Governor’s Humanitarian Award; Community Building Award; Cultural Awareness Award; Economic Opportunity Award; Educational Excellence Award; Heath Equity and Awareness Award; Social Justice Award; and Youth: Capturing the Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.
For more information contact the DAS Equal Opportunity Division at 614-466-8380 or mlk@das.ohio.gov.
