MLK 社区 Celebration Humanitarian Awards
Individuals or groups that live the idea of MLK Every Day
The Humanitarian Awards elevate groups or individuals of all ages who are largely unrecognized for their innovative service or community outreach in our surrounding area. The awards celebrate those who live the idea of MLK every day as well as who inspire us and incorporate service in their lives in ways that are unexpected or filled with care. All age ranges accepted.
Living MLK Every Day in their mission:
Beloved 社区 “Our goal is to create a beloved community and. this will require a qualitative change in our souls. as well as a quantitative change in our lives.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
资格
Unrecognized Impact / Unrecognized Champions
Examples of organization that currently serve our community in ways that are well known and recognized include United Way, 天主教慈善机构, 路德教会的服务, 和三重能力师. We all know and greatly appreciate their contributions and impact.
Innovative Service – Everybody Can Serve and 社区 Healing
Examples include Grant writing, 组织活动, Fundraising for a Cause, Use of voice to bring attention to injustice (through Social Media, 社区 Organizing, 等.), Changing the way businesses are run.
社区外展
Working with Communities in need (examples include LGBTQ, 宣传, 无家可归, 儿童/青少年, sexual assault victims/survivors, 土著居民, 非裔美国人, Latinx, 索马里, 亚洲, 等.).
当地的焦点
Engaging in community outreach/service within Central Minnesota.
Nominations Process
Submitting a nomination
Nomination period has closed
Notifying Award Winners
- Winners will be notified in advance of the event, which takes place on January 15, 2024.
- Winners will be invited to attend the event to accept their award.
过去的人
2023
- 莉达阿维拉 – as a change agent for health equity who thinks outside of the box to find solutions to complex social issues, and a well-known resource within the Latinx community and beyond.
- Sangeeta Jha – for her work as a social justice advocate, 教育家, 导师, and leader who organizes communities by creating programming, facilitating discussions, encouraging creativity, and building future leaders.
2022
- 丹尼斯·惠普尔 – for his foundational vision, 激情, and leadership at GREAT Theatre, and building an engaging theater aimed at being inclusive
- Feeding Area Children Together (FACT) – for their work to feed children in central Minnesota and bridge the gap for students on weekends and breaks from school
- 佛罗伦萨Orionzi -作为领导者, 一位导师, and an inspiration in the community through her work in education, cultural transition, and immigrant support
- Keshia Anderson-King -感谢她的关心, 专门, and “above and beyond” efforts to provide basic needs and supportive services to families in the community
2021
- Arvis斯塔布斯 – for her work giving back to others in need, and her inspiration of others to get involved and make a difference in the community in practical ways
- 詹姆斯•特纳 – as an advocate for meaningful and constructive change in institutions, and his work with youth, 他们的家庭, and senior citizens to improve their status and wellbeing
- 迈克尔Nistler – for his unique approach to inspiring conversations that invite critical reflections on issues of racism, 偏见, 偏见, 和股票
- 罗伯特·约翰逊 – as a long-time 导师 of a new generation of leaders within the St. Cloud area and a community organizer
- 云准备伙伴 – as a group of volunteers dedicated to being a resource network to get essential food and hygiene items delivered to those in need
