MANKATO — Greater Mankato Diversity Council’s 2026 MLK Pathfinder Awards are slated to be awarded on Jan. 19 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The council has begun accepting nominations for the awards presented to local residents, organizations and businesses that embody the ideals of Dr. King.
Nominations are due Monday and may be made at: https://forms.gle/obLopUxotvCA7BnA6.
Categories include:
The Pathfinder Award recognizing individuals or organizations that, in the spirit of Dr. King, are initiators or action-takers in the struggle for equal treatment, human rights and non-violence. The award represents the ideal that all people should be treated fairly and equally without the fear of discrimination on any basis.
The Business Pathfinder Award recognizing area businesses that strive for equal treatment, human rights and non-violence in the workplace.
The Young Pathfinder Award recognizing the commitment and courage displayed by area residents, age 18 or younger, to achieve fair and equal treatment for all, healthy communities and peaceful resolution to conflicts.