MLK Jr Advisory Council Awards' Nominee

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council was created by the Georgia General Assembly to promote the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. King. In 2011, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed the bill to create the Council whose membership is appointed by the Governor, Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House. The Council accomplishes its mission through an annual tribute program held in the state Capitol, coordinating special events marking notable events in the Civil Rights Movement, and by recognizing meritorious accomplishments by Georgians.

At this time, the Council seeks nominations for recipients of awards to be presented at its annual tribute program to be held in January 2025. Information on each of the awards can be found below. Current Council members include Mr. Billy Mitchell (chair), Ms. Valencia Stovall (vice-chair), Mr. Timi Jafojo (secretary), Sen. Tonya Anderson, Ms.Barbara Harrison, and Commissioner Christopher Nunn (Mr. Rusty Haygood serves as his designee).

The Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Civil Rights Award, named in honor of the iconic minister and founding member of the SCLC, is given annually to an outstanding individual or organization in recognition of their unwavering advocacy for leadership development in the fight for civil rights.

The John Robert Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award, named in honor of the civil rights leader and seventeen-term Congressman from Georgia, is given annually to an extraordinary public servant in recognition of their career-long commitment to support equality and education for all.

The Rita Jackson Samuels Founders Award, named in honor of the trailblazing equal rights advocate and businesswoman, is given annually to an exceptional individual or organization in recognition of their commitment to empowering women in business and in the community.

The Andrew J. Young Humanitarian Award, named in honor of former Atlanta Mayor, Congressman and Ambassador to the United Nations, is given annually to a remarkable individual or organization in recognition of their pursuit of universal human rights and social justice.

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