MLK Nomination

The Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee Presents

"Sharing the Dream" Awards in Education, Government, Community Service and Organization

Entry Deadline is Monday, January 5, 2009

The MLK Board will vote on nominees in January. Awards will be announced at the Arlington "Sharing the Dream" Banquet on Friday, January 16

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Education

Selection Criteria for Educator Award:
Nominees must be an outstanding elementary and secondary school teacher, principal or other education professional whose spirit of professionalism embodies the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the following ways:

Provides exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school
Provides exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession
Strong long-range potential for professional and policy leadership
Engages and inspires a presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the Arlington community
Is an active participant in other organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professionally related

The nominee should be a Texas educator at an elementary, middle, high school, community college, college, or university in Arlington, public, private or charter who has made outstanding contributions to the education of his/her students and faculty. The nominee does not need to hold a doctoral degree.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Award in Government

Selection Criteria for Government Award
Nominees must have achieved substantive accomplishments that include the initiation and implementation of public policies and/or programs that benefit the Arlington community in the following ways:

Inspires leadership and involvement in governmental issues by public officials
Has regular communication with constituents about governmental issues
Demonstrates personal commitment and a dedicated focus to governmental issues
Is an active participant in other organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professionally related
Demonstrates creativity and initiative in the development or implementation of citizen- or constituent-focused services
Has inspired and motivated others to be high performers in government transformation during the past year
Creation or successful use of tools, programs or efforts to influence laws and regulations affecting the Arlington community, including but not limited to work with lawmakers, regulators, alliances, coalitions and other entities

Nominee should be a Texas government employee at the national, state, county, regional or local, or municipal level who has made outstanding contributions to the public sector. The nominee could be an elected official.

Sharing the Dream in Community and Service Award

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Awards in Community Service

Selection Criteria for Community Service Award
Nominees must have achieved outstanding accomplishments that embody the spirit of community and service to all mankind.

Promotes and/or advances public understanding about important community issues/concerns
Fosters coordination and cooperation among diverse audiences and stakeholders in the Arlington community
Demonstrates high standards of character and moral standing
Services rendered by the nominee have been outstanding and beneficial to the Arlington community
Is an active supporter of other community service organizations: civic, fraternal, religious or professional

Nominee could be an individual from a business, church or community service non-profit organization.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Organization Award - Caring, Communicating and Connecting in the Community

Selection Criteria for Organization Award
Nominations are open to groups and organizations whose work embody the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service within their community, church, schools and/or government.