Recapturing the Dream to Make it a Reality

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 16, 2023 - 12-1 p.m.
Haribo Hall - Madrigrano Conference Center
Gateway Technical College Kenosha Campus

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Each year, Gateway hosts its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to remember Dr. King’s legacy and honor community members who keep his spirit alive by giving back.

We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will once again be held in-person! The event will also be live streamed. Please check this page on January 16 for a link to view the event livestream.

The theme for this year's celebration is "Recapturing The Dream to Make It a Reality." Our keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Rosiles-Zavala, Gateway Technical College director of Hispanic student programming. The program will also honor this year's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award winners and feature performances by the Mitchell Steppers from the Mitchell K-8 School.

2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Awards

Gateway Technical College's 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award is an annual effort the college undertakes to honor those individuals and groups who work to support the community and exemplify Dr. King’s values.

Honorees will be recognized at Gateway Technical College’s 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration program at noon January 16, 2023 for exemplifying the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and serving the causes of equality, justice, freedom and peace.

The award will go to students, adults and organizations distinguished for humanitarian contributions to society in his or her school, business or profession, as well as dedication to volunteerism or philanthropic life’s work.

For more information on the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Awards, contact Jacqueline Morris, (262) 564-3032 or morrisj@gtc.edu.