State MLK Commission seeks nominations for awards
OhioMBE – July 15, 2014 [br]
Nominations are being sought 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 2015 Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration being held Jan. 15 at Trinity Episcopal Church, downtown Columbus. Nominations are due to the commission by Sept. 2. Awards will be given in the following categories: Governor’s Humanitarian; Community Building; Cultural Awareness; Economic Opportunity; Educational Excellence; Health & Equity; Social Justice; Youth: Capturing the Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. The award ceremony is sponsored by the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, which is housed in the Equal Opportunity Division of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). For more information and a nomination form, visit das.ohio.gov/mlk or contact Bobbi Bell of the DAS Equal Opportunity Division at 614-466-8380 or bobbi.bell@das.ohio.gov.
