The planning committee for Syracuse University’s 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is seeking nominations for the Unsung Hero Awards.
The Unsung Hero Award nominations are due on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 11:59 p.m. Nomination forms can be found at mlk.syr.edu.
The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration seeks to honor the life and legacy of a leader who brought hope and healing to our world, and is a direct expression of Syracuse University’s commitment to fostering and supporting an inclusive, accessible campus community of opportunity for a richly diverse student body.
The Unsung Hero Awards celebrate individuals who exemplify the spirit, life and teachings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. yet have not received widespread recognition or been previously honored for their efforts.
Nominations may be made in any of the following categories:
The 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will take place on Jan. 23, 2022, in the stadium. Further information will be announced in the coming weeks at mlk.syr.edu.
For questions regarding the Unsung Hero Awards, please contact Hendricks Chapel at chapel@syr.edu.
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