Humanitarians of the Year Awards
Presented at 45th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Event
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 45th Annual Ceremony in 2023. The Board of Supervisors invites the public to the ceremony on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 11 am. This year's theme is "The Future Belongs to All."
Countywide recognition will be given at the ceremony to the Adult Humanitarian of the Year, Cheryl Sudduth, Contract Services Manager for AC Transit and an El Sobrante resident, and the Student Humanitarian of the Year, Ava Freeman, a senior at Acalanes High School. Honorees will be recognized for their leadership, advocacy, and service to Contra Costa County, its residents, and communities in the spirit of Dr. King’s work and achievements.
To learn more about the Dr. King Ceremony, visit www.contracosta.ca.gov/5307 on the Contra Costa County website.
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