MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards

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  

Performances by: MaKenzie Thomas, CommUNITY ATL , and more! 

 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 Youth Influencer Award (Individual) – Heman Bekele, Student Scientist

Beloved Community Coretta Scott King Soul of the Nation Award – Nadia Murad - President & Chairwoman of Nadia's Initiative and Nobel Peace Laureate 

Beloved Community Corporate Social Impact Award – MARS, Inc.