Monday, November 8, 2010

Martin Luther King, Jr. Living the Dream Awards Twenty-five Years: Reflections and Renewal

The West Virginia Library Commission and the West Virginia Center for the Book are proud participants of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission's activities. The libraries in West Virginia are involved with persons who best exemplify, through action or personal traits, the principles and ideals characterizing Dr. King in his pursuit of social change. Any person regardless of race, color, or creed may be nominated o Reflect upon your fellow library colleagues and community leaders. Please consider nominating a person or organization you believe is deserving of a particular Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Award.

Friends,

Each year during the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and works the Martin Luther King, Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission hosts an Annual Awards Luncheon - to be held in Charleston January 15, 2011. This being the twenty-fifth year of the Commission, an anniversary theme will blanket the event, which seeks to reflect upon the accomplishments of the Martin Luther King, Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission and renew the dream!


Included as part of this event is a presentation of the Commission’s Living the Dream Awards. The Commission’s Award Committee is seeking nominations of individuals and service organizations for the awards from persons and organizations throughout West Virginia.


Please consider nominating a person or organization you believe is deserving of a particular Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Award. If you are a member of a listserv or have access to an e-mail blast, please forward this to those you feel would be interested. Electronic forms can be found at the website: www.jrclifford.org


The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2010. You may either mail your nomination directly to the WV Division of Culture and History, or send it by e-mail to Bethany.K.Cline@wv.gov. Questions should be directed to Nick Eaton at (304) 345-7663 or info@jrclifford.org Thank you!

 
Sincerely,

Larry V. Starcher
MLK Commission Awards Committee Chair
Nick Eaton
J.R. Clifford Project Outreach Assistant

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