Syracuse University is looking for people who, in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr.'s "beloved community," have made a positive difference in the lives of others. The
2009 Unsung Heroes Awards will be presented during the Martin Luther King Jr.
2009 Celebration dinner on Jan. 18, 2009, in the Carrier Dome.
Individuals or community groups who exemplify the spirit, life and teachings of
Martin Luther King Jr., but who are not widely recognized for their efforts, are
eligible for nomination. Past recipients have been recognized for their work to
advance human rights, nonviolence, diversity and nondiscrimination; promote youth;
advocate for peace and justice; build bridges between diverse communities; and
provide opportunities for people living on the margins of society.
Awards will be given in four categories: youth/teen from the Greater Syracuse
community; adult from the Greater Syracuse community; student from SU or the
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF); and faculty or
staff member from SU or SUNY-ESF.
Nominations may be submitted online at http://hendricks.syr.edu (click on the
Martin Luther King Jr. button on the right); or mailed to Awards Committee, Martin
Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University,
Syracuse, N.Y. 13244-1110. The nomination deadline is Friday, Nov. 21.
For more information on the award, contact Ginny Yerdon at Hendricks Chapel at
443-2901 or gyerdon@syr.edu; or Judy Holmes, chair of the Unsung Heroes Award
Committee at 443-8085 or jlholmes@syr.edu.
