Seven Ohioans, one organization to receive MLK Commission awards
COLUMBUS — Seven Ohioans and one organization will be recognized tomorrow by the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission during its 36th annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration for their work to serve others and lift the oppressed in communities across Ohio. Typically held at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Columbus, this year’s event was prerecorded and can be viewed at das.ohio.gov/mlk beginning Thursday at 11:45 a.m.
“As governor, I believe that we must keep the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King of equality, unity, and justice at the forefront of everything we do,” said Governor Mike DeWine “It is a privilege to recognize the outstanding service and achievements of Ohioans whose deeds and actions are consistent with Dr. King’s teachings of non-violent social and economic change.”
The 12-member commission advocates Dr. King’s principles of nonviolent change and the pursuit of racial, social and economic justice, and annually presents the awards in January leading up to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
“It is an honor to serve on this commission dedicated to keeping Dr. King’s dream alive in Ohio,” said McKinley Brown, chair of the commission. “After a year of such great social change and needed conversations about where we stand in advancing toward equity and understanding, I am especially pleased to recognize these Ohioans who are advocating for a better future.”
Award winners include (follow links for information on each recipient and their award category):
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services provides administrative support to the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.
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