The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission is seeking nominations for its annual awards that honor Ohio individuals and organizations carrying on the legacy of King. Nominations are accepted until Oct. 30 for the next awards ceremony in January 2023.

Consider nominating any Ohioans you encounter who are advancing King’s principles of nonviolent change and the pursuit of racial, social and economic justice.

The 12-member commission receives administrative support from DAS and also recently hosted its annual Statewide Youth Oratorical Contest featuring Ohio students who presented speeches on King’s teachings.