Politics & Government
Oceanside Officials Taking Nominations for MLK Award
The city council annually presents an MLK award to an Oceanside or Camp Pendleton resident who exemplifies the philosophy and ideals of the late Dr. King.
Oceanside city officials are seeking nominees for the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award, it was announced today.
Each year, the city council presents the award to an Oceanside or Camp Pendleton resident who "exemplifies the philosophy and ideals of the late Dr. King who worked to advance civil rights, equal education, labor rights, voter rights and who fought racial inequality through non-violence and civil disobedience," according to city officials.
Nominees must have participated in volunteer activities or community service that in some way benefited the city and its residents. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award emphasizes volunteering and service by someone over a period of time and outside a work setting.
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Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, and nomination forms can be obtained on the city's website or by calling (760) 435-3377.
A committee appointed by the city's Housing Commission will select the recipient, officials said.
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The winner will be announced at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, set for Jan. 20.
-- City News Sevice
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