MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards

From the venue:

The MLK,Jr. Beloved Community Awards honor individuals and organizations whose leadership and impact reflect Dr. King’s vision of justice and unity. This signature event features a pre-reception, an inspiring awards program, and performances by renowned artists and will take place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

 2026 Honoree Information:

We are in the process of confirming a few additional distinguished guests. This year’s confirmed award recipients include:

Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award (Corp.): LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) – accepted by Gloria James, Mother of LeBron James

Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award: Billie Eilish – Artist/Songwriter

Beloved Community Salute to Greatness Humanitarian Award: Robert Smith – Founder, Chairman and CEO, Vista Equity Partners

Beloved Community Coretta Scott King Woman Soul of the Nation Award: Viola Davis – Actor, Producer

Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award (Indiv.): Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman –Founder & CEO, The Dorothyjeanius STEAM Leadership Institute

Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award: Dr. DuShun Scarbrough Sr. – Executive Director of The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

Beloved Community Salute to Greatness Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Beloved Community Christine King Farris Legacy of Service in Education Award: Sesame Workshop

Beloved Community Social Justice Award - Mónica Ramírez - Founder and President of Justice for Migrant Women

Beloved Community Technological Innovation Award- Cody Soodeen, CEO and Founder of Kara Water