2026 K-12 Contest
As part of the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration event, we offer a contest for all school age children (K-12) living or attending school within Brown County and Oneida Nation. Each participant is encouraged to submit an illustration, creating writing, or narrative to demonstrate this year’s theme “Dare to Dream: The Power of Hope and Action”
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All winners will be announced at the event on January 17, 2026 and will receive:
Please return in fall for more information on the 2026 competition, including entry forms |
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Ebiere Juliet Cole Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”
Living Dr. King’s message, Ebiere “Juliet” Cole, has been a pillar to the Brown County community actively fostering diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. In 2022, the Ebriere Juliet Cole Community Award was established in her name, recognizing her work and positive impact. Carrying on her legacy, the annual MLK Celebration honors this Community Award each year.
Do you know someone who has created and/or advanced community within Brown County? Do you know someone who has championed cultural humility? Nominate them today!
Previous Ebiere Juliet Cole Award Winners:
Living Dr. King’s message, Ebiere “Juliet” Cole, has been a pillar to the Brown County community actively fostering diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. In 2022, the Ebriere Juliet Cole Community Award was established in her name, recognizing her work and positive impact. Carrying on her legacy, the annual MLK Celebration honors this Community Award each year.
Do you know someone who has created and/or advanced community within Brown County? Do you know someone who has championed cultural humility? Nominate them today!
Previous Ebiere Juliet Cole Award Winners:
- 2025: Jeason Thomas
- 2024: Dr. Bola Delano-Oriaran & Mohammed Bey
- 2023: Robin Tinnon & Carlos Zuniga
- 2022: Ebiere "Juliet" Cole
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Nomination Process & Timeline for 2026 Ebiere Juliet Cole Award
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Become a Sponsor
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is a non-profit organization. Our annual event is funded entirely through private donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals. As a sponsor,
For additional information and how to become a sponsor, email MLK Committee MLKCommittee@nwtc.edu - with the subject line "MLK SPONSOR INQUIRIES
- Your donation contributes to the K-12 Contest Prize and overall event, attended by more than several hundred members of the community. NOTE: There are contests in three categories, which have three winners and honorable mentions from each category
- Donations of $1,000 or more are given special acknowledgement as a "Gold Level Sponsor" in our Celebration program and are invited to submit a company logo for program inclusion as well.
- All participating sponsors will be acknowledged on our website and event program pamphlet with their preferred company logo.
For additional information and how to become a sponsor, email MLK Committee MLKCommittee@nwtc.edu - with the subject line "MLK SPONSOR INQUIRIES
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone for your generosity, time, talent that makes this event possible - our attendees, contest participants, performers, sponsors, volunteers - everyone. While this is an annual day of unity, we continue to observe the teachings of Dr. King this day and every day. We look forward to seeing you all next year!