Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
January 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr.
at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana 61801
Doors open at 4:00pm
Community Choir begins TBD
During the ceremony, three community members will be honored with prestigious awards in recognition of their work to uphold the principles and ideals of Dr. King, including:
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Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award
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James R. Burgess, Jr. - Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award
Unity Breakfast
January 20, 2025
Vineyard Church of Central Illinois
1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
Event begins at 8:30 AM
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About
Each year, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana come together with Champaign County, the Village of Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois to host a countywide celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We invite you to join in this celebration!
Nominate
Do you know a person or organization making a positive impact in Champaign County?
Nominate them for one of three awards that will be presented during the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide celebration.
Nominations are open.
2024 Award Recipients
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James R. Burgess, Jr. – Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award – Marco Price
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Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award – Rev. Herbert D. Burnett
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award: Minnie Pearson
The James R. Burgess, Jr. - Susan Freiburg Humanitarian Award
Honors the humanitarian efforts of individuals who have contributed to the basic human dignity of those in need.
The Doris Hoskins Prestigious Community Service Award
Honors individuals who engage in improving the well-being of Champaign County.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award
Honors individuals or organizations that work for social justice in the spirit of Dr. King. The principles of justice that Dr. King espoused include promoting equal rights for all persons regardless of race, religion, economic status, or physical or mental ability.
Father Michael Pfleger
Keynote Speaker
