The Urban League of Hampton Roads 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Dinner will be held in person on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7 PM at the Virginia Beach Convention Center – 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Presented by Dollar Tree, join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize dedicated leaders in our community.
The MLK Community Leaders Awards is the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ most impactful fundraiser of the year. Funds raised from this event support vital programs in education, workforce development, health, housing, and financial literacy—all essential services that help uplift underserved communities in our region.
We invite you to participate by:
Becoming a sponsor
Purchasing a table
Buying tickets*
Your contribution directly supports our mission of creating a more equitable future for all. This event is an opportunity to make a real difference and celebrate community leaders who are shaping positive change.
*Each ticket includes a plated dinner. Options include chicken and vegan entrees.
Select Below to Buy Tickets
Ticket holders should arrive early. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Event Emcee
APRIL WOODARD
Emmy Nominated Co-Host of Coast Live, a daily lifestyle show on WTKR in Norfolk, Virginia
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis is the founder of Vision and Justice and the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities and Associate Professor of the Humanities and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Dr. Lewis recently published the highly acclaimed book, “The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America.” Our captivating speaker from last year’s MLK Awards, Dr. Clint Smith, reviewed the “Unseen Truth” and wrote “This book has changed the way I look at history. It has changed the way I observe the world.”
41ST ANNUAL MLK COMMUNITY LEADERS AWARDS
We are proud to honor the leaders that guide our community toward social and economic equality.
Join us as we celebrate their dedication and commitment to Hampton Roads.
EDUCATION
Dr. Scott Miller
FINANCE
Victor Branch
Senior Vice President, Bank of America
HOUSING
Kenny Alexander
HOUSING
Donovan Duncan
EVP, Urban Strategies
HEALTH
Dr. Alfred Abuhamad
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jeremy Bridges
E.L. HAMM Lifetime Achievement Award
Tim Reid
BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR
Sponsorships will give the gift of empowerment in our community.
$25,000 - Empowerment Sponsor
- Recognition as Empowerment Sponsor on all promotional materials & ULHR platforms (tv, radio, social media).
- Full page ad in commemorative booklet.
- 5 VIP Reception tickets for Thursday, January 16th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
- Two corporate tables of 10.
- One corporate table donated to local high school and HBCU students.
- Logo and link to corporate site on ULHR website.
- Urban League corporate membership for 25 employees.
- 100% of the donation is tax-deductible.
$10,000 - Advocate of Justice Sponsor
- Recognition as Advocate of Justice Sponsor on select promotional materials & ULHR platforms (social media).
- 5 VIP Reception tickets for Thursday, January 16th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
- Full page ad in commemorative booklet.
- One corporate table of 10.
- One corporate table donated to local high school and HBCU students.
- Logo and link to corporate site on ULHR website.
- Urban League corporate membership for 10 employees.
- 100% of the donation is tax-deductible.
$5,000 - Bridge Builder Sponsor
- Recognition as Bridge Builder Sponsor on social media.
- Half page ad in commemorative booklet.
- Corporate logo placement on website.
- One corporate table of 10.
- Urban League corporate membership for 5 employees.
- 100% of the donation is tax-deductible.
$2,500 - Champions of Equality Sponsor
- Recognition as Champions of Equality Sponsor on social media.
- Quarter page ad in commemorative booklet.
- Corporate logo on ULHR website.
- One corporate table of 10.
- Urban League corporate membership for 2 employees.
- 100% of the donation is tax-deductible.
To sponsor by check with invoice or complete your payment online, click the link below.
PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISEMENTS
Be a part of the spectacular 41st Anniversary of the MLK Community Leaders Awards by placing your ad in the Commemorative Booklet. This keepsake booklet will feature a historical overview of past MLK awards as well as current MLK Community Leaders Award recipients.
All ad artwork should be submitted as .pdf file format at 300 dpi resolution with no bleeds.
If you have questions or need assistance with your ad, please contact Brianna Jones at [email protected].
If you have completed the inquiry form and would like to make an online payment, you can do so below:
DONATE TODAY
With your change, we’re able to make a change.
For more information, please contact Ms. Priscilla Smith at 757-627-0864 or [email protected]
The Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax deductible as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. EIN 54-1083985.
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