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Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award
The Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award honors members of the Babson community (students, faculty, staff, groups, or organizations) who reflect Dr. King’s principles and ideals in philosophy and action.
This award was created in 2004 and is tied into a celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day. The event includes a keynote speaker, a student competition, and the announcing of the award.
Now Accepting Nominations
Nominate a member of the Babson community for the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award today!
Criteria
The recipient of this award will have gone above and beyond the requirements of job responsibilities, organizational mission, or charter and will have raised the bar for those who follow in their footsteps. The recipient’s actions and behaviors in working either on or off campus for the betterment of the community should be in a manner consistent with the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Written nominations must explicitly address how the nominee(s) have visibly demonstrated:
- Courage and conviction in valuing differences
- Commitment to “seeing beyond borders” by building inclusions
- Acceptance of challenge and risk in achieving goals for the greater good
- Compassion for humanity
Past Winners
2021
Tracey Reza, Associate Dean of the Undergraduate School
Angela Randolph, Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship
Jaylen Bell ’21
Shoaib Rahaman ’21
Amanda Strong ’87, Alumni award recipient
2020
Larinda Cole, UG Center for Career Development
Donna Stoddard, TOIM Division
Zahira Perez ’20
Sienzhi Kuoemo ’20
Aaron Walton ’83, Alumni award recipient
2019
Duruo Murray ’22
Britney Aguayo ’22
2018
Kevin Bruyneel, History and Society
Cristina Corrie ’19
2017
Rachel Greenberger, Food Sol
Mark Gagliardi M’17
Flora Ekpe-Idang M’17
2016
Tina Opie, Management
Shatiek Gatlin ’16
Nadia Mendes ’18
Khalif Heatley ’17
2015
Kerry E. Rourke, Arts and Humanities
Taelyr Roberts ’15
2014
Marjorie Feld, History & Society
Nitiya Walker ’14
2013
Amir Reza, Vice Provost, International & Multicultural Education
Origins of Necessary Equality (ONE) Tower
2012
Elizabeth Goldberg, Associate Professor, Arts & Humanities
Rayshawn Whitford ’12
2011
Eliana Crosina, Director, Alumni and Friends Network and Service Programs
Miles Masci M’11
2010
Burl Hash, Director, Sorenson Center for the Arts
Winfred Fields ’12
2009
Mary Pinard, Associate Professor of English
Monica Johnson M’09
2008
Chris Kandus, Assistant Dean, Campus Life
Sarah English ’08
2007
Toni Blackwell, Assistant Dean and Director, Student Diversity Programs
Asad Rahim ’07
2006
Brent Damrow, Associate Dean, Academic Services
Kit Yan ’06
2005
Melissa Shaak, former Director, Student Financial Services and Associate Dean, Undergraduate School
Soriah Anvary ’05
2004
Richard Bliss, Associate Professor of Finance