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2025 AZ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards For Excellence In Service Honorees Announced
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In honor of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s recognition that civic engagement is a key part of a thriving democracy, the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee announces the 2025 AZMLK Awards for Excellence in Service Honorees. The awards honor individuals, organizations and businesses that exhibit excellence in service by advancing Dr. King's vision through service in Phoenix or the surrounding community.
The 2025 winners are:
Dr. Martin Luther King - Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award - Community Members
- Mr. George Flores
- Mrs. Vernell Myers Coleman (posthumous)
Dr. Martin Luther King Living The Dream Award - Community Members
- Mrs. Juan Te Daily
- Mr. Jerry McPherson
- Ms. Deva Mumphrey
- Dr. Samariah Jenohn Riggins, DPT
- Mrs. Donna Williams, Esq.
Dr. Martin Luther King – Dr. Gene C. Blue Beacon Award - HS Student
- Miss Loren Jones, C25
- Mr. John Davis, C25
AZMLK Corporate Partner Award Finalists - Organization
- He”ART”sy
- Salt River Project (SRP)
- Zeta Tau Chapter, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
The 2025 AZMLK - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excellence in Service Honorees will be
celebrated at the 39th Annual AZMLK Awards Breakfast on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Visit azmlk.org to view previous AZMLK Award Recipients (Honor Wall) and learn more
information about 2025 event sponsorship opportunities, and purchase tickets.
