Nominations are open for the 2023 City-County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.
Donor Name: City of Madison
State: Wisconsin
County: Dane County (WI)
City: Madison
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 11/10/2022
Details:
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award is presented annually to the person or persons who have demonstrated leadership and volunteerism while making significant contributions in the areas of:
- promoting peace, understanding, and improving communication & cooperation between diverse populations in Dane County.
Nominate a person or group of people who have made outstanding and significant contributions in the spirit of sisterhood, brotherhood, and harmony toward making the community an ideal place in which to live.
Category:
- Youth Leaders (Ages 13+)
- Emerging Leaders (Ages 18-25)
- Humanitarian (18+)
Nomination Category:
- Leader
- Unrewarded Efforts (Unsung heroes, Behind the scenes) Efforts
- New Initiatives
Nominee has Shown Visible & Continuing Volunteer Leadership Effort in the Following Areas:
- Civil Rights
- Community Services
- Education
- Politics and or Religion
- Social Justice
- Social Services
Criteria
Youth Leaders (13+) Criteria
- Young adults who have demonstrated the principles of Dr. King for at least two or more years;
- Have shown visible and continuing leadership in one or more of the following areas: education, religion, civil rights, community or civic services;
- Have not previously received this award;
- Currently not a member of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Commission;
- Not currently running for office;
- City or County Resident.
Emerging Leaders (18-25) Criteria
- Young adults who have demonstrated the principles of Dr. King for at least three or more years;
- Have shown visible and continuing leadership in one or more of the following areas: education, religion, civil rights, community or civic services;
- Have not previously received this award;
- Currently not a member of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Commission;
- Not currently running for office;
- City or County Resident.
Humanitarian (18+) Criteria
- Adults actively identified with the Dane County area for at least five years;
- Have shown visible and continuing leadership in one or more of the following areas: education, religion, civil rights, politics, community or civic services;
- Have not previously received this award;
- Currently not a member of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Commission;
- Not currently running for office;
- City or County Resident.
For more information, visit Humanitarian Award.