City Accepting Nominations for Sixteenth Annual
MLK Hall of Fame Awards
Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy through the Work of Providence Civic Leaders
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that the City of Providence is accepting nominations for its sixteenth annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held annually in January. This event celebrates Dr. King’s powerful legacy by highlighting the work of Providence civic leaders who embody his mission.
Letters of nomination will be accepted until Tuesday, January 2. Nominations are welcome of local individuals who have made meaningful contributions to social justice in the City of Providence. Nominees must be a resident of Providence or have accomplished a significant amount of community work in Providence. Letters should be no more than two pages long and specify how the nominee exemplifies the spirit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to equity, civil rights, and justice.
Letters of nomination can be submitted by mail or in person to:
The Providence Human Relations Commission
City Hall, Suite 201
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
ATTN: Executive Director Sol Taubin
Or by email to Providence Human Relations Commission Director Sol Taubin at staubin@providenceri.gov