38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Dinner Set for January 16 in Glen Burnie

Details have been announced for the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Dinner, scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at La Fontaine Bleue, located at 7514 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

The annual dinner honors individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment reflect the values and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. According to event materials, the evening will bring together community leaders, public officials, faith leaders, educators, and advocates from across Maryland.

Those slated to be recognized during the 2026 awards dinner include:

Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth

Governor Wes Moore

Reverend Dr. Karen D. Johnson

Dr. Shawn Ashworth

Pastor Terry Henson

Reverend Nolan Henson

Dr. Alisha D. Malloy

Elease Johnson

Reginald Broodie

Jesse Rauldales

Cleveland Horton II

Midshipman First Class Tymique D. Goodman

Shay Cook

Annapolis Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Gordenia Henson

The program is being organized with support from Carl Snowden, the Caucus of African American Leaders, and the Beta Eta Lambda Foundation, Inc., an organization whose mission centers on service, uplift, and community engagement.

Tickets and additional information are available by contacting Arlene Jackson at 301-538-6353.