(SOUTHFIELD, Mich.) - The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force Committee is seeking nominations for the 2008 MLK Community Service Award. The award honors one individual each year who best exemplifies the qualities of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nominees must be committed to the advancement of human and civil rights, active in community service, and reside or work in Southfield or Lathrup Village. To nominate someone, submit an essay (in 300 words or less) stating why you nominate the individual for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. Nominees must be at least 18 years of age. All submissions must include the name, address and telephone number of both the person nominating and the person being nominated. Nominations may be mailed to Patricia Wiley, 19875 W. 12 Mile #303, Southfield, MI 48076. All nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2008.
The city of Southfield was the first city in the state of Michigan to hold a Dr. King peace walk or march. The first Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk in Southfield took place on January 20, 1986, commemorating the first national observance of Dr. King's birthday. The walk continues to grow in size and scope each year with year-long educational and community activities. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force, Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of volunteers committed to advancing the principles and ideals of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2008 MLK Peace Walk will take place on Monday, January 21 beginning at Hope United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m., followed by a program at the Southfield Pavilion at 11 a.m.
For more information, call Patricia Wiley, MLK Community Service Award Chair, at (248) 866-8428.