Criteria and Nomination Form Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” Award

Criteria and Nomination Form

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” Award
1. The Award Committee reviews all nominations and recommends finalists to the MPRB Superintendent
2. The Superintendent and Executive Leadership Team selects the award recipient
3. The Award Committee will notify the award recipient in December and invite them to attend the January 19, 2026 virtual event as honoree to accept the award.
Selection Criteria
In the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?"

This award recognizes and affirms those who have made significant and tangible contributions to the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board visions, goals, and strategies and to residents of Minneapolis in the following ways:
- Advocates for a commitment to peace, justice, and reconciliation while following a nonviolent approach to transforming racial, social, and economic injustice
- Creates venues and opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to come together and create relationships, develop an understanding of differences, and build community
- Demonstrates extraordinary community service and leadership by providing or promoting recreation that inspires personal growth and healthy lifestyles for all resident(s) and park users
- Promotes nonviolence while supporting safe places to play, recreate, contemplate, and celebrate in the community
- Sets an example of leadership in the community and works to improve the lives of others, particularly the underserved, by applying the values of good conduct, respect, integrity, fairness, and dignity
Selection Process
1. The Award Committee reviews all nominations and recommends finalists to the MPRB Superintendent
2. The Superintendent and Executive Leadership Team selects the award recipient
3. The Award Committee will notify the award recipient in December and invite them to attend the January 19, 2026 virtual event as honoree to accept the award.
Nominee Information
Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Profession/Title
Email*
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Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Name (Nominator)

First NameLast Name
Your Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Your Email
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Nominations are due by Friday, December 5th.

Please provide an explanation of the nominee's contributions in building community through one or more of the five actions listed above under selection criteria. Please be as specific as possible about the extent of the nominee's contribution, including number of years of involvement, and who has been influenced by the nominee's work, and what contributions they have made to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Attach a document describing the contributions.
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