Unsung Heroes from the Student Coalition on Race and Equity (SCORE) posed with Chancellor Kent Syverud at the 2025 MLK Celebration.
MLK Unsung Hero Nominations Sought
Syracuse University is seeking nominations for the Unsung Hero Awards, which will be presented at the University’s annual in the JMA Wireless Dome on Jan. 24, 2027.
The celebration honors the life and legacy of a leader who continues to bring hope and healing to our world. As part of the celebration, the University presents the Unsung Hero Awards to those who exemplify the life and lessons of Dr. King yet have not received widespread recognition for their efforts. The Unsung Heroes are meant to represent the University’s commitment to fostering and supporting a university welcoming to all.
If you know an individual who should be honored and celebrated as an Unsung Hero, please consider nominating them for the 2027 celebration. Nominations are due by Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 11:59 p.m. The nomination form, and a list of previous awardees, can be found on the .
Nominations may be made in any of the following categories:
• Youth/teen from Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Cayuga or Cortland counties
• Adult from Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Cayuga or Cortland counties
• currently enrolled student at Syracuse University or SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)
• faculty or staff from Syracuse University or SUNY ESF
Nominations must be a between 250-500 words and should explain how the nominee embodies Dr. King’s legacy and what makes them an Unsung Hero.
Further information regarding the Jan. 24, 2027, celebration will be announced in the coming weeks at . Questions regarding the Unsung Hero Awards can be directed to Hendricks Chapel at chapel@syr.edu.
