This award celebrates individuals in the University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County communities who are working to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality and justice a reality.

Recipients of the President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award will be recognized at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast, which will be held January 12, 2027.

Award winners demonstrate:

• commitment to volunteerism and civic engagement in addressing vital community issues,
• utilize Dr. King’s philosophy to reduce tensions,
• resolve conflict and foster goodwill, and
• apply Dr. King’s teachings to build bridges of understanding and unity.

Nominations can be submitted HERE and are due by October 16, 2026. For questions, please contact UGA’s Office of Academic and Community Engagement at 706-583-8195 or [email protected].

The MLK Freedom Breakfast, which is sponsored by UGA, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, and the Clarke County School District, commemorates Dr. King’s life and legacy.