Sandy Springs Seeks 2017 Humanitarian Award Nominations

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- The city of Sandy Springs is seeking nominations for its 2017 Humanitarian Award, which honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.

The award recognizes an individual "who embodies King’s history of character and service," the city said. Nominees must live or work within the city to be eligible for nomination.

“Dr. King embraced the philosophy of community service; helping those who need a hand up," Mayor Rusty Paul said. "The Humanitarian Award gives us a chance to recognize today’s heroes who give back selflessly to our community."

The nomination form can be found online. Nominations are due by noon Tuesday, Dec. 6. A volunteer committee will review all nominations and select the award recipient.

Previous Humanitarian Award recipients include: Tillie O'Neal Kyles (2016), Betty and Phil Klein (2015), Hugo Mullins (2014), Felix Lora (2013), Tamara Carrera (2012), Melanie Noble-Couchman (2011), Carolyn Axt (2010), Lucy Hall-Gainer (2009), Randi Passoff (2008) and Nancy McCord (2007).

The award will be presented during the city’s annual MLK Day Festivities, which will be held Jan. 16, 2017.

Photo: Tillie O'Neal Kyles, center, was the 2016 recipient of the city of Sandy Springs' Humanitarian Award. Credit: city of Sandy Springs