The Syracuse University Martin Luther King Jr. 2012 Celebration Committee is seeking nominations for the Unsung Heroes Awards, which will be presented during the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in the Carrier Dome on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The awards are presented annually to people who, in the spirit of King’s “beloved community” have made a positive difference in the lives of others, but who are not widely recognized for their efforts.
Nominations may be made in any of the following categories:
Information and nomination forms are available at http://hendricks.syr.edu. The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, Dec. 5.
For more information, contact Unsung Heroes Award Committee Chair Michelle Singletary at 443-7301 or msinglet@syr.edu, or Ginny Yerdon at Hendricks Chapel at 443-5044.
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