On behalf of the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and the Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission, students, their families, and staff are invited to participate in several exciting contests. All the awards come with cash prizes

CONTESTS

• Oratory Contest: Open to Middle and High School students, this contest challenges participants to express their understanding of Dr. King's message through the art of speech.

• Essay Contest: Also, for Middle and High School students, this competition invites students to articulate their thoughts and reflections on Dr. King's impact and teachings in essay form.

• Poster Contest: Open to Elementary, Middle, and High School students, participants can visually exDear Principal Shindel,press their interpretation of Dr. King's dream through creative poster designs.

​Additionally, there is a:

• Living the Dream Award Contest: Open to individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to making Howard County a better place, embodying the principles that Dr. King championed. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND INFORMATION:

Entries must be received by November 15th, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST

• Via Email: MLK@howardcountymd.gov

• Via Mail: Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity; 9820 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 237 Columbia, MD 21046

• Click Here to Download a Fillable PDF Application

• For More Information: Call (410) 313-6430 Email: MLK@howardcountymd.gov, or visit https://bit.ly/2025MLKContests

Contest winners will be recognized at the Celebration on January 11, 2025, at Horowitz Center Smith Theatre, located at Howard Community College.