Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination for the National Civil Rights Museum's Keeper of the Dream Award. The Keeper of the Dream Award recognizes outstanding students in grades 9 –12 who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity in their schools and communities. Please complete the nomination form in its entirety.
Nomination Deadline: September 10, 2026
Recipients will be recognized during the 2026 Freedom Award Student Forum on Thursday, October 1st at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact education@civilrightsmuseum.org.