Canton Residents Asked To Submit MLK Unity Award Nominations

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Cherokee County residents are being asked to submit their nominations for the annual MLK Unity Award.

The award, established in 1999 by Woodstock-based Allen Temple AME Church Pastor Carl A. Moore, Sr., recognizes the “contributions of an individual who has made a positive impact on the community by fostering harmonious racial and cultural relations,” the church said in a press release.

The award will be presented during the 17th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast.

The breakfast will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at the North Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton.

The Unity Breakfast recognizes the legacy of one of America’s greatest civil rights icons and draws approximately 500 residents from all racial, political, social and religious backgrounds to promote unity among the citizens of the county.

Cherokee County school leaders, community groups and businesses representatives will participate and Cherokee County officials and community leaders will also be in attendance.

Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast as well as dynamic speakers, musical groups and other performances. The event is capped by highlighting the MLK Scholarship fundraiser and the presentation of the Unity Award.

Residents can review the nomination form in the .PDF document attached. The deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 30, 2014.