Nominations open for MLK Spirit Awards

The Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 Spirit Awards.

The WSU Spirit Awards celebrate the life, legacy, and spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. by honoring WSU community members who are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The awards recognize individuals around the WSU system who continue King’s work in an extraordinary way.

To be considered, all nominations must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. Nominations can be submitted online and should cite the nominee’s specific efforts and accomplishments.

There are five awards categories:

  • Distinguished Service Awards
  • Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Excellence Awards
  • Community, Equity, and Social Justice Awards
  • Elson and Carmento Floyd & William and Felicia Gaskins Social Justice Advocate of the Year Award
  • Power Award

You can read more about the criteria and eligibility for each award on the MLK website.

Please contact Allen Sutton (allen.sutton@wsu.edu) with any questions.

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