The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission Presents:

The Denver Marade

Purpose

The purpose of the Statewide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission is to unify and educate communities within the State of Colorado and encourage appropriate observations, ceremonies and activities in commemoration of the federal holiday and state legal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout all the towns, cities, school districts, counties and local governments within Colorado.

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2025 Humanitarian Awards

Tribute Concert and Humanitarian Awards

Jan. 9, 2025 (7:30-pm) Boettcher Concert Hall

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Deadline for 2025 Humanitarian Award Nominations is Friday, Nov. 15

Join us in celebrating Colorado's finest!

The Humanitarian Awards honor those who have made significant contributions to their community.

To nominate, download and submit forms to Charleszine "Terry" Nelson, 1492 South Vaughn Circle, Aurora, CO 80012 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 15th. Any nominations sent by US mail must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.
If you have questions, contact Dr. Terry Nelson at 720.849.4417 or Dr. Vern L. Howard at 720.971.1329.

We look forward to receiving and viewing the exceptional candidates for this prestigious honor.

Download Nomination Form (PDF)

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