UMB’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Recognition Awards are presented for individual and/or group achievements in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Each year, UMB schools and administrative units are asked to nominate to the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion individuals or groups that have played a leadership role or been an integral part of the equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts at the University. The recipients serve as models of the ideals epitomized by the life and work of Dr. King.

UMB’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Champion of Equity and Justice Awards are presented to individuals and/or organizations advancing equity and justice in the city of Baltimore.