The 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee of the Rollins School of Public Health and the Goizueta Business School of Emory University seeks to recognize those members of our community who raise awareness of social injustice, speak on behalf of justice, celebrate diversity, and impel action in building a better future for all mankind.

We hope to recognize those individuals and organizations that not only envision solutions to the many inequities that characterize the world we live in, but also have the courage to act and to persevere in the face of some very challenging circumstances.  Award recipients will be those individuals and organizations that meet these criteria and embody the values articulated by Martin Luther King, Jr. 

In our selection process, we endeavor to honor individuals and organizations that excel within one of the topic areas below.  These categories are intentionally broad so that we can honor a wide range of service activities.  Please think broadly, and be creative as you think about potential nominees!

Service and Advocacy: Who will give voice to the marginalized?
We encourage the nomination of individuals and organizations that provide services and/or advocacy for the human rights of those marginalized because of poverty, race or ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, or any other reason.

Programs for Children: Who will stand for our children?
We seek nominations for those individuals and organizations that invest their resources for the well-being of all children – especially those that would otherwise miss out on the many opportunities that a young life should offer.  We are soliciting the nomination of individuals and organizations that confront the issues faced by children through the construction of effective programs and advocacy.

Innovation for Change: Who will have the courage to innovate?
Many people have devoted their lives to change, yet our world still struggles to provide equality in access to resources, opportunity and social justice.  We know that in the pursuit of change, the most effective interventions are often the most innovative.  We are soliciting the nominations of individuals and organizations that apply innovation and creativity for addressing societal issues.  Our aim is to celebrate nominees who have constructed new ways to address persistent challenges in the lives of the marginalized.

On the following form, we ask that you include in your nomination submission:

• The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the nominee (if you are nominating an organization or business, please provide the name of a contact person).
• A summary of the activities, services and accomplishments of your nominee.
• A careful explanation of why you think that this organization or individual should be considered for this award.

Note, however, that past recipients of this award are ineligible.  For more details, a list of past recipients, and/or to nominate someone online, please visit our website at:   http://www.sph.emory.edu/AWARDS.