Nominations open Chandler’s Dr. King awards through Dec. 9
Nominations are open through Dec. 9 for the city of Chandler’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program.
This annual awards program honors the accomplishments of local residents who contribute significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community through their dedication to human and civil rights,
This annual awards program honors the accomplishments of local residents who contribute significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community through their dedication to human and civil rights, according to a news release.
To be considered, all nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Nominations can be submitted online at chandleraz.gov/MLKJrAward and should cite the nominee’s specific efforts and accomplishments.
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Nominations open Chandler’s Dr. King awards through Dec. 9
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Nominations are open through Dec. 9 for the city of Chandler’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program.
This annual awards program honors the accomplishments of local residents who contribute significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community through their dedication to human and civil rights,
This annual awards program honors the accomplishments of local residents who contribute significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community through their dedication to human and civil rights, according to a news release.
To be considered, all nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Nominations can be submitted online at chandleraz.gov/MLKJrAward and should cite the nominee’s specific efforts and accomplishments.
The nominees must be strong advocates for human and civil rights and either live, work or attend school in Chandler — detailed nominee criteria is available online.
The winners will be notified the week of Dec. 16. The awards will be presented during a small ceremony Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
For more information on the third annual Dr. MLK Jr. Awards program, contact Adrianna Tušek Erickson with the city’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division at 480-782-2224 or adrianna.erickson@chandleraz.gov.
There are three award categories.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award
This award recognizes individuals who embody the values and ideas of Dr. King as evidenced by their extensive work promoting social and economic justice, defending civil rights and enhancing the dignity of all people in the Chandler community.
Emma Arbuckle Empowerment Award This award recognizes individuals who work to empower the community by creating opportunities for leadership, racial equality and solidarity. The award is named in honor of Emma Arbuckle, a resident of South Chandler who was a leader, advocate and matriarch in the Chandler community.
Youth Action Award
This award recognizes a student, age 18 or younger, actively working to promote non-violence, commitment to service and courage amongst their peers. This nominee should actively work in the community in a capacity that supports the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The winner of this category will receive a $500 award.
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