The Improvement League now is accepting nomination for the annual Plant City MLK Community Awards.
The awards include:
E.L. Bing Education Award. Recognizing an individual or organization whose actions support improvement in the areas of education/academics involving primarily at-risk youth and young adults in Plant City. The late Mr. E.L. Bing served as principal of former Marshall High School, Glover School and was responsible for designing and implementing the Hillsborough County desegregation plan as assistant superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Service Award. Recognizing an individual or organization that contributes to the local community through actions involving community service. The late Sadye Gibbs Martin was the first female mayor of Plant City and first African-American elected mayor of a major city in Florida.
MLK President’s Award. This award is presented by the current serving president of the Improvement League and recognizes an individual or organization that has displayed an level of support and/or commitment to the overall mission of the Improvement League and its programs.
When submitting a name or organization, include a summary (150 words or less). Submit via email to ilpc@tampabay.rr.com or drop off at Bing Rooming House, 205 S. Allen St., Plant City. The committee will review nominations Dec 9, 16 and 23.
The awards will be presented at the Plant City MLK Leadership Breakfast, which will take place 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road, Plant City.