CHANDLER, Ariz. — The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division is now accepting nominations for its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program. The awards program will honor the accomplishments of Chandler residents who contribute significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community through their dedication to human and civil rights.

Three awards categories are as follows:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award
This award recognizes individuals who embody the values and ideas of Dr. King as evidenced by their extensive work promoting social and economic justice, defending civil rights and enhancing the dignity of all people in the Chandler community.

Emma Arbuckle Empowerment Award
This award recognizes individuals who work to empower the community by creating opportunities for leadership, racial equality and solidarity. The award is named after Ms. Emma Arbuckle, a resident of South Chandler who was a leader, advocate and mother figure in the local community.

Youth Action Award
This award recognizes a student (18 and younger) who is actively working to promote non-violence, commitment to service, and courage amongst their peers. This nominee should be actively working in the community in a capacity that supports the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The winners will be notified the week of Dec. 19 and will be honored during an award ceremony in January 2023.

For more information on the inaugural awards program, contact Adrianna Erickson with the City’s DEI Division at 480-782-2224 or [email protected].

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