In addition to honoring the legacy of the late civil rights leader, the Freedom Breakfast also recognizes students, faculty, staff and local community members dedicated to contributing to race relations, justice and human rights with the President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award.
This year’s recipients are:
- Caleb Snead, who is pursuing both a bachelor’s degree in health promotion and a Master of Public Health through the Double Dawgs program;
- Brian Leffler, senior lecturer in American Sign Language in the Mary Frances Early College of Education; and
- Terris Thomas, director of neighborhood engagement for Family Connection-Communities in Schools.
The Dawn D. Bennett Alexander Inclusive Community Award was also presented to Andrea Dennis, associate dean for faculty development and John Byrd Martin Chair of Law in the School of Law.
“Our award winners have demonstrated astonishing commitment to the Athens-Clarke County community, the state of Georgia and the University of Georgia through their civic engagement by utilizing King’s philosophy to resolve conflict and foster good will,” said Rod Guajardo, assistant to the president.