MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards
DESCRIPTION
Annually, The King Center in Atlanta leads the nationwide observance of the national holiday commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the marquee programs of The King Center’s holiday experiences is the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards. The MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards recognize national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership, pursue social justice, and are helping to create the Beloved Community, as envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
EVENT DETAILS
PRE-RECEPTION: 6:00 P.M. EST
AWARDS SHOW: 7:30 P.M. EST
The Beloved Community Awards will begin at 6:00 PM with a pre-reception where heavy Hors-d'œuvres will be served with live entertainment. Please note that the event is no longer a seated dinner, so there will only be food at the pre-reception.
ATTIRE: Formal
2025 Honoree Information:
We are working to confirm a few more impactful guests; this year's confirmed award recipients include:
- Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award – Black Voters Matter - Accepted by LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright, Co-Founders
- Beloved Community Technological Innovation Award - PSYONIC
- Beloved Community Christine King Farris Legacy of Service in Education Award – Morris Brown, Accepted by: Dr. Kevin E. James, President
- Beloved Community Yolanda D. King Higher Ground Award- Jenifer Lewis -Actress, Singer, Author, Activist
- Beloved Community Coretta Scott King Soul of the Nation Award - Nadia Murad - President & Chairwoman of Nadia's Initiative and Nobel Peace Laureate
For more information please reach out to Sun Roberson, sroberson@thekingcenter.org for sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Kennedy Mack, kmack@thekingcenter.org.