24th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countrywide Celebration announced

The annual celebration will be taking place on January 19, 2025 and will be honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by highlighting organizations and individuals who follow his values of justice, equality and service. The public will nominate several candidates for three prestigious awards:

By Craig Ondevilla November 19, 2024 1:20 pm

Chambana TodayCanvaProThe annual celebration will be taking place on January 19, 2025 and will be honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by highlighting organizations and individuals who follow his values of justice, equality and service. The public will nominate several candidates for three prestigious awards:

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The 24th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countrywide Celebration is set to take place in Champaign County.

James R. Burgess, Jr./Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award – An award honoring the humanitarian efforts of individuals who contribute to the basic human dignity of those in need.
Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award – An award honoring individuals who engage in improving the well-being of Champaign County.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award – An award honoring individuals or organizations that work for social justice in the spirit of Dr. King. The principles of justice that Dr. King espoused include promoting equal rights for all persons regardless of race, religion, economic status, or physical and mental ability.

The nominations can be submitted online via mlkcelebration.org with a deadline of December 7, 2024. This opportunity is sponsored by the by the City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Champaign County, Parkland College, the University of Illinois, and the Village of Rantoul. For more information, visit mlkcelebration.org.