The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission was established to recognize Dr. King's significance as a civil rights leader and to honor Ohioans who work to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination through nonviolent methods. Each year, the Commission presents awards to Ohioans to celebrate the life of Dr. King, whose teachings encourage nonviolent actions to secure equal rights for all Americans.

Community Building Award recipient: Wuyanbu Zutali, Canton

Cultural Awareness Award recipient: Center of Science & Industry (COSI), Columbus

Educational Award recipient: Emeka Aniagolu, Columbus

Social Justice Award recipient: Rev. Dr. Jefferey P. Kee, Columbus

Governor's Humanitarian Award: Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, Cincinnati

As part of the celebration, Ohio students who won their age group at the statewide oratorical contest present their speeches:

Asher Reddington, Columbus

Bre'Anna Walker, Columbus

Assata Gilmore, Columbus

Matthew Scott, South Euclid

Other speakers and musicians include: Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, Governor John Kasich, Latif Shadi, Rev. Lorenzo Norris, Rev. Joel L. King, William T. Green, Dr. Fannie L. Brown, New Faith Baptist Church of Christ Praise Team.

From the Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio, 1/17/2013.