Nominate an Emerging Legend for the 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast

(Deadline: November 27, 2011)

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast committee is pleased to recognize outstanding community leaders who embody the spirit of Dr. King’s dream – a testament that his dream is a growing reality. The Emerging Legend Award was inaugurated in 2009 to honor a young person for his or her outstanding service to the Twin Cities communities.

The winner will be recognized at the 21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The awardee will receive complimentary tickets to the breakfast and will be presented with an award honoring his or her service and commitment to the Twin Cities.

Eligibility: Any person 21 years or younger who resides in the Twin Cities.

Nomination Process: Candidates may be nominated by a community leader, teacher, religious leader, peer, or self-nominated. (Self-Nominations must include at least two references)

Criteria: Demonstrated leadership and active service in a Twin Cities community.

We encourage all qualified and interested individuals to apply for this award. Please complete the online nomination form. You may also download and fill out this form and submit your nomination via U.S. mail. The form should be postmarked no later than November 27, 2011.

Local Legends
General Mills
c/o Pascal Enohnyaket
One General Mills Blvd
BT09-A
Minneapolis, MN 55426

For more information about the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast, please visit the website www.mlkbreakfast.com. Also, feel free to contact Pascal Enohnyaket by phone at 763-293-3682 or Nicole West by phone at 763-764-8878. You may also e-mail locallegends@genmills.com if you have questions or need additional information.

We look forward to receiving your nomination for the 2012 Emerging Legend Community Service Award.

Thank you,
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast Committee