LAKE WORTH — Palm Beach State College is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards, which honor individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and commitment to others have made a lasting impact on their communities.

The awards recognize nominees who exemplify the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through community engagement, educational opportunity, mutual respect, service and philanthropy. Award recipients will be recognized during Palm Beach State College’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, in the Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth campus.

Nominations are being accepted for the following categories:

• An individual

• An organization

• A PBSC faculty or staff member, student and alum

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees should demonstrate:

• Meaningful contributions to individuals, families, organizations or communities

• Courage, innovation and leadership in addressing community challenges

• A commitment to integrity, service and leadership consistent with the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please submit a nomination by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. 

Submit a nomination

For more information, visit the MLK webpage. For questions, email MLKCelebration@pbsc.edu or call 561-868-3111.