 The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dartmouth of King Junior Dream Keeper Scouts Awards. The ideas of social responsibility, political empowerment, diversity, racial harmony, non-violence, and unselfish service must be demonstrated voluntarily by the nominee in support of his and her community and fellow citizens. To apply, each applicant must follow a four-step criteria. Number one, demonstration of public service. The nominee must have provided extraordinary assistance to a resident or agency within their community. Number two, nominees effectiveness. An evaluation of the nominee's effectiveness shall be judged by his or her impact on individuals, group, or organization served. Number three, documentation. Nominations must include comprehensive documentation of the candidate's public service contribution. The nomination should include a statement of 150 words or less explaining the nominee's community service activities. Number four, requirements. The nominee must be aged 18 or younger and enrolled in a grade school, elementary, middle, or high school with a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average. Nominees must also attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 20th, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Junior Park and Community Center at 2300 Green Street. Winners will be announced that day. All applications can be delivered to City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201.