McKendree University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Nomination Form

Please fill out this form to nominate someone for the McKendree University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award.

Deadline is Monday, November 24, 2025

McKendree University wishes to recognize persons who demonstrate the humanitarian qualities and philosophy of nonviolent social change such as those enunciated and demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The awardee(s) will receive recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event annually.

AWARD CATEGORY

Member(s) of the McKendree University Community who has/have demonstrated:

how he/she/they increased understanding and tolerance for all people
how he/she/they embraced humanitarian principles and ideals
how he/she/they initiated or developed community programs, services, or
activities which have inspired tolerance, understanding and sensitivity for all persons

The selection of the humanitarian awardees will be made by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Selection Committee. The Committee reserves the right not to make an award if in its judgment no entry warrants such recognition.

Past recipients are not eligible for a second humanitarian award, please review the list of past recipients.

Lyn Huxford, Shazad Baig, Chet Cantrell, Krista Waltermire, Margaret White, The Laramie project Cast & Crew Michelle Magnussen, Director, Sara Darnold, Neil Quisenberry, Brenda Boudreau, Duane Olson, Rosza Brown, Conrad Steinhoff, Kelsey A. Rittenhouse, Jim Burns, Lance Allen, Karan Onstott, Constance Rockingham, Patty Taylor, Ariel Collins, Jennifer Stroot, Ranodore M. Foggs, Taylor L. Cope, Jeremiah A. Wilkins, Roger “Mitch” Nasser, Shaquille Armstrong, Diana Nevarez, Ann V. Collins, Courtney Logan, ESQ, Shaneise Tally, Jennifer Miller, Shaneise Tally, Jennifer Miller, Hannah Howell, Naeelah Chism, Ebony Luster, Lauren Thompson, Brianca Spells, Melissa Barfield, Giavonni Hopkins, Shelby Benn, Pamela Manning, Martha Patterson, Emmanuel Segbedzi, Timothy B. Harrison, Jamari Jackson, Millard Curtis, Maria Vitoria Araujo Salomao, Bradley L. Eston, Emmajean F. Hearty, Zariah Valentine, Craig Robertson

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Have you nominated someone in the past for the MLK Award?

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Provide an essay of approximately 100 words, identifying the values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that have inspired the nominee and/or encouraged the nominee to promote ethnic sensitivity, harmony, and understanding.

Describe in approximately 100 words, what the nominee has done in the McK community to demonstrate or implement the humanitarian values and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please be specific and identify actions or activities that the nominee has developed.

Please attach 3 letters of support from persons familiar with the nominee’s humanitarian contributions. Letters should include a detailed statement of The nominee’s contribution, as well as statements detailing why the nominee deserves the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award.

Please direct questions about the nomination process to the Office of Chaplain by calling 618-537-6962.

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