Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, Inc.

• A recognized national leader in promoting and honoring Dr. King’s legacy through annual celebrations and activities
• An established and registered nonprofit organization that enjoys city and county co-sponsorship of special events
• A regional leader in promoting and honoring diversity through programming and activities
• An organization able to leverage funding for annual programs and activities through sponsorships and working partnerships.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County, Inc. is a registered nonprofit organization chartered in the State of North Carolina in the year 2000. The committee includes representatives of area faith communities, public and private schools, Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, and other organizations and businesses. 

The Association recognizes both an adult and a youth winner of the Martin Luther King Award each year; offers college scholarship support to deserving Youth Award nominees; and from time to time honors a citizen with the Community Humanitarian Award.