The City of Jacksonville proudly announces the Tomorrow’s Leaders competition Presented by VyStar Credit Union. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition is an annual highlight of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast that looks to recognize and award youth in our community who exemplify the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through leadership, community, volunteerism, and civic responsibility. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition winners will be recognized at The City of Jacksonville’s 38^th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Presented by Florida Blue on January 17, 2025. Additional event and ticket sale details will be announced in November.
 
For the first time, the 2025 Tomorrow’s Leaders competition will introduce new artistic components alongside traditional essay submissions. The competition expands submissions to include essays, visual art, and poetry to further showcase the talented youth across our city inspired by MLK, Jr. This exciting addition will allow elementary, middle, and high school students to express their understanding of Dr. King’s legacy through both written and visual mediums.
 
The competition prompts will be driven by the powerful MLK, Jr. quote, “We must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future.” from his speech, “Where do we go from here?” at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA in 1967. 
 
We invite students to explore this unique opportunity to showcase their talents and share their visions for social change.
 
Students are encouraged to submit essays or artwork reflecting themes inspired by Dr. King’s life and teachings. Specific submission guidelines and criteria can be found on our website: https://specialevents.coj.net/Special-Events/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Breakfast.aspx.
 
Join us in inspiring the next generation of leaders as we honor Dr. King’s legacy and empower young voices in our community.


 
About Tomorrow’s Leaders Presented by Vystar Credit Union: Tomorrow’s Leaders presented by VyStar Credit Union is a component of the breakfast that recognizes and awards young students in our community who exemplify Dr. King’s philosophies through leadership, community volunteerism, and civic responsibility.
 
About the City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment: The City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment attracts, hosts, and creates opportunities that drive economic impact, accelerate the Jacksonville brand, and improve the quality of life and cultural engagement for visitors and residents. Jacksonville hosts hundreds of diverse events yearly, making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality. For more information, visit events.coj.net.