Contact: Christine Clarke, 240-777-2500
For Immediate Release: November 21, 2001

Nominees Sought for Montgomery County’s 2002
Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards;
MLK Day Celebration Set for January 21

Montgomery County’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemorative Committee is seeking nominations for its annual Humanitarian and “Children of the Dream” awards.

Award nominees must be Montgomery County residents who have demonstrated through deeds and activities their commitment to perpetuate the goals and ideals communicated by Dr. King. Nominations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award should include a biographical sketch of the nominee, identifying community and civic accomplishments that represent and symbolize the dream of Dr. King.

Nominees for “Children of the Dream” awards – which will be presented to both a male and female high school student -- must have demonstrated outstanding community involvement as an individual volunteer or as part of an organization. Activities may include a single significant act or an ongoing effort, and must be above and beyond routine class work.

Nominees for each of the awards must have been actively involved in a program or activity within the past year to qualify. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling 240-777-2500. Completed forms should be mailed to Christine Clarke, Office of the County Executive, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850; or fax to 240-777-2517.

The awards will be presented at the County’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event to be held on January 21, 2002 at Blair High School, 51 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring.

For more information on the 2002 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration or on the associated awards, call the Office of the County Executive at 240-777-2500.