ESU Seeks Nominations for Annual MLK Awards

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East Stroudsburg University is seeking nominations for its annual MLK Awards in conjunction with the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration, which will be held Monday, January 18, 2021.

As part of this celebration, ESU invites faculty, staff, students and community members to nominate individual(s) whose actions exemplify the principles of this great American. Nominations must include one letter of recommendation and the completed form, along with any additional information that would be helpful for the selection committee.

Letters of recommendation should describe, in detail, how the candidate exemplifies two or more aspects of Dr. King’s ideology of non-violence, equality, justice, cultural diversity and respect for humanity.

Community member candidates must be actively involved in Monroe County working to improve the community in ways such as advocating for education, and working with children and youth, underprivileged and underrepresented groups.

ESU faculty, staff, administrators and/or student candidates must be currently employed by the University, and/or a current ESU student enrolled at the University for a minimum of two full-time semesters.

The nomination deadline is Friday, October 23. For more information, please visit MLK Awards.