Drum Major Awards
Drum Major Awards
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Coalition of Lebanon, Ohio is seeking nominations for its Drum Major for Service Awards. These awards are designed to recognize the contributions of those who exemplify the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as described in his sermon on the Drum Major Instinct.
MLK Lebanon is seeking nominations in three (3) categories:
Youth – Leaders of Tomorrow
Sustained effort to promote equal opportunity for all and embrace the image of Dr. King.
Excellence in education and extra curricular activities.
Demonstrate strong and growing commitment to service.
Adult Community Leaders
Sustained effort to promote equal opportunity for all and embrace the image of Dr. King.
Excellence in a field of endeavor, thereby serving as a role model for all people.
Demonstrate strong and growing commitment to service.
Assist in ensuring equal opportunity and career advancement opportunities for all people.
Organizations (corporation, business or group)
Sustained effort to promote equal opportunity for all and embrace the image of Dr. King.
Encourage the participation and inclusion of all peoples and groups in public service, committees, activities or events.
Design and implement programs that inspire mutual respect, understanding and sensitivity for persons of diverse backgrounds.
Promote and advance mutual respect, understanding and appreciation for diversity.
NOW DO YOU KNOW A DRUM MAJOR? If so, please take the time to assist us in recognizing individuals in our community and/or organizations whose contributions promote social justice, diversity and inclusion. The Drum Major for Service Award recognizes excellence in leadership, service, dedication and compassion. Please assist us in our desire to award those who give so much of themselves that our lives are more enriched. It can be your way of saying thank you to someone or an organization that made a difference in your life.
PAST DRUM MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
2023
Zoe Scott - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Russell Forrester - Adult Community Leader
Kristin Davenport - Adult Community Leader
Touching Hearts at Home - Outstanding Organization
2022
Mia Brady - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Sophia Toler - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Ellen Hudson - Adult Community Leader
Emiko Moore - Adult Community Leader
Emily Pennekamp, President of ArtScape Lebanon - Organizational
Leadership Award
ArtScape Lebanon - Organization
Leena Rekhi-Salmon - Organizational Leadership Award
PEACOC/Springboro Juneteenth - Organization
2021
Christiana Hardie - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Sahiba Salmon-Rekhi - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Renee Forrester - Adult Community Leader
Elizabeth Kimberlin - Adult Community Leader (posthumously)
Lebanon Food Pantry - Organization
2020
Francesca Dishueme - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Hope McCarren - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Steve Brady - Adult Community Leader
Elks #422 - Organization
2019
Allison Bausmith - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Linda Rabolt - Adult Community Leade
Resurrection Lutheran Church Art Ministry - Organization
Warrior Backpack Program - Organization
2018
Pam Schiemann - Adult Community Leader
Laura Burke - Leader of Tomorrow
Prodigal Son Ministries - Organization
2017
Sharen Eninger - Adult Community Leader
Hannah Louise McCarren - Youth Leader of Tomorrow
Countryside YMCA - Organization
2016
Mary Wells, Adult Community Leader (posthumously)
Rev. Karen Schaeffer, Adult Community Leader
Shawn Kimberlin, Youth Leader of Tomorrow
LHS ROTC, Organization
2015
Mayor Amy Brewer, Adult Community Leader
Rev. & Mrs. Woodson, Adult Community Leaders
Alyne Scott, Adult Community Leader
Home Depot, Organization
Bethel AME Church Organization
2014
Sandra Offord, Adult Community Leader
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Organization
2013
Jay Mills, Adult Community Leader
Well Dunn Photography, Organization
2012
Lebanon Optimist Club, Organization
Jean Benning, Adult Community Leader
2011
Mary Lou Harmon, Adult Community Leader
2010 Freedom Honorees
James Mills
Ethel Sims
Marie Singleton
Barbara Younger