2026 UMB Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Black History Month Recognition Awards
Nominations are open for MLK Leadership Awards and Community Champion of Equity and Justice Awards.
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2026 UMB Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Black History Month Recognition Awards
October 22, 2025
Nominations are open!
The 2026 UMB Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Black History Month Recognition Awards honor those who embody Dr. King’s vision and UMB’s values.
MLK Leadership Awards: Celebrating outstanding students, faculty, and staff who demonstrate leadership and commitment to Dr. King’s vision.
Community Champion of Equity and Justice Awards: Honoring individuals or organizations outside UMB advancing equity and justice in Baltimore.
To learn more and to nominate, visit UMB MLK Recognition Awards!
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