The Dr Martin Luther King Jr Human Rights contest is open to students in grades Pre-K–12 who live in Golden Valley; attend a school, religious institution, or recreation program in Golden Valley; or attend a Robbinsdale Area or Hopkins District school.
For 2026, students are asked to submit a creative entry that represents one of the following core values:
- Courage—Being brave enough to do what’s right, even when it’s difficult or scary
- Truth—Choosing honesty and living with integrity by acting and speaking in ways that reflect what is real
- Justice—Making sure everyone is treated fairly and has the same opportunities
- Compassion—Deeply caring about other people
- Dignity—Respecting yourself and others because every person has value
- Humility—Being thankful, not boastful, and willing to listen, learn, and give credit to others
- Service—Helping others without expecting anything in return
A $100 prize will be given to one youth in each grade range: Preschool–Kindergarten, 1–3, 4–7, and 8–12. Winning entries will be honored live on stage at Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’s MLK Holiday of Service, Jan 18, 2026, 2–4:30 pm, at the Golden Valley Country Club.
Mail/drop off entries care of Seth Kaempfer, 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427, or email to skaempfer@goldenvalleymn.gov. Deadline is 4 pm Monday, Dec 15, 2025.
Sponsored by the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.
See complete entry information at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/783.