Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 11, 2002--The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks nominations for the 2003 Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Award.
The award was established in 1997 to honor individuals who have contributed to the UNL community or the wider Lincoln community by their exemplary action in promoting the goals and vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The award or awards are presented each January during ceremonies at the University's celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The 2003 presentation will be Jan. 20 at the Nebraska Union.
Nomination materials, including a letter of nomination and no more than three letters of support, should be sent by Dec. 13 to Tom Simons, Chair, MLK Awards Subcommittee, 321 Canfield Administration Building, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0424. The awards subcommittee will review the nominations and make recommendations for the final selections to the MLK Day Planning Committee and Chancellor Harvey Perlman.
Previous winners of the award are: 1998--Keith D. Parker (UNL); 1999 - Leola D. Bullock (community) and Miguel A. Carranza (UNL); 2000 - Melvin D. Jones (UNL) and Lela K. Shanks (community); 2001 - Paulette Jones (community) and Michael W. Combs (UNL); and 2002--Bonnie A. Coffey (community) and Merlin P. Lawson (UNL).
CONTACT: Tom Simons, University Communications, (402) 472-8514 (