The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate students, faculty, and staff who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing access and engagement principles and practices and sustaining the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) core values of equity and justice.
UMB’s mission affirms our dedication to fostering inclusive and just communities. We embrace diversity in all its forms and actively oppose discrimination. These awards honor individuals whose work reflects these principles — through projects, initiatives, and leadership that have a sustained impact on the UMB community and beyond.
By uplifting those who champion UMBs core values of equity and justice, the Leadership Awards serve not only to celebrate success but also to inspire continued progress toward a more inclusive and equitable future.
Three award categories will be presented on February 5, 2026, UMB’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr/Black History Month celebration. Individuals or groups will be recognized in the following categories:
- Outstanding UMB faculty or unit
- Outstanding UMB staff or unit
- Outstanding UMB student or student group
In addition to the underlying principles outlined above, the evaluation committee will use the criteria outlined in the nomination form below when evaluating all nominations. Nominators are encouraged to address as many of the criteria as appropriate. Self-nominations are acceptable.
Complete the nomination form below. Nominations must be received by C.O.B. on Friday, October 31, 2025.
