Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony

Event Details

Next year's event is being planned. Details will be shared as they are finalized. 

Nominations

Nomination information will be made available later this year.

Adult MLK Award Eligibility

1. The nominee must be a resident of Normal
2. The activity for which the individual is being nominated must be not-for-profit and not a part of their job.
3. Self nominations will not be accepted
4. Normal Human Relations Commission staff, family members and past winners are not eligible

Youth - I Have a Dream Award Eligibility

1. The nominee must be a resident of Normal 
2. The nominee must be attending a high school in Bloomington or Normal.
3. The nominee must show good academic achievement while accomplishing community activities.
4. Self nominations will not be accepted
5. Normal Human Relations Commission staff, family members and past winners are not eligible

Selection Criteria

A demonstrated commitment to improving cooperation and fostering mutual respect among people of different racial, ethnic, religious and other backgrounds.

Nomination Process

Complete the nomination form. Nominations will be judged solely on the responses to questions on the nomination form; no supporting materials will be accepted. Commissioners will review the nominations and determine the award winner.

Questions? 

Email the Human Relations Commission or call 309-454-9504