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					Call for Living the Dream Nominations 11/13/2008 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEST VIRGINIA HOLIDAY COMMISSION West Virginia Division of Culture and History Cultural Center, Capitol Complex 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305 Telephone: (304) 558-0220 Facsimile: (304) 558-2779 Each year the Martin Luther King, Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission seeks nominees for the "Living the Dream" awards to be presented as part of the annual national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance. The public is invited to nominate candidates for the awards. Five awards will be given to individuals who best exemplify, through action or personal traits, the principles and ideals characterizing Dr. King in his pursuit of social change. Any person, regardless of race, color, or creed, may be nominated for the following categories: An advocate of peace, a person who has been an advocate of social change in a non-violent way. Sharing of self, a person who has rendered to others in the public or private sector. Human and civil rights, a person who has been actively involved in the pursuit of equality for others. This person should be an advocate for social change. Scholarship, a person who has made significant contributions in the area of education. Governor's Living the Dream Award, a person who best exemplifies all of the characteristics of justice, scholarship, sharing of self, human and civil rights and advocacy of peace. The Commission also will recognize up to three State service organizations for placement on the Living the Dream Service Organization Honor Roll. Qualifying organizations must have demonstrated one or more of the principles for which Dr. King stood: the promotion of human and civil rights; providing assistance to under-served communities; promotion of tolerance; and resolving conflict in a non-violent manner. Letters of nomination for individuals or organizations must be received by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History by December 4. The letters must be less than two pages, include the nominee’s biography, and give specific examples of why the nominee should be recognized. Documentation in the form of clippings, testimonials or excerpts from other printed materials by or about the candidate may be included to support the nomination. Applications must include the name of the person submitting the nomination, as well as an address and daytime phone number. Send nominations and supporting information to: "Living the Dream" Awards, Martin Luther King Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission, c/o West Virginia Division of Culture and History, The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305. The nomination form may also be used. For more information, call 304-558-0220. Sincerely, HAZO W. CARTER, JR. Commission Chair LARRY V. STARCHER Awards Committee Co-Chair MILDRED HOLT Awards Committee Co-Chair


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