Congratulations to the 2021 recipients of the Kennedy King Memorial Initiative Awards

The Kennedy King Memorial Initiative celebrates the contributions and indelible mark these honorees have demonstrated toward diminishing racial conflict, inspiring courageous action and strengthening Indianapolis.

2021 Trailblazer Awardees

Public Official

• Chief Justice Loretta Rush, Indiana Supreme Court
Rep. Robin Shackleford, Indiana House District 98

Civic Engagement

• Syed Ali Saeed, Saeed & Little, LLP
Kit Malone, ACLU of Indiana
Yecenia Tostado, Project Azul
Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers

YOUTH

• Taylor Hall
• Dejuna Rodriguez

2021 Community Builder Awardees

Corporate Leadership

• Anthem
• Anthem Foundation
• Cook Medical

Nonprofit Leadership

• Indianapolis Urban League
• Voices

Philanthropic Leadership

• Marilyn Glick, Glick Philanthropies
• Brian Payne, Central Indiana Community Foundation

Faith Leadership

• Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis
• Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance

2021 Spirit & Truth Awardees

• Jackie Nytes
• Bill Shrewsberry