Indian River State College President Accepts Recognition, Dedicates Honor to Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff, and Students
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (March 27, 2026) — Indian River State College President Dr. Timothy Moore has been honored with a prestigious award from the Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee of St. Lucie County and the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, in recognition of his enduring partnership, unwavering support, and personal commitment to uplifting the community through the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
While the award was presented to Dr. Moore personally, he graciously dedicated the honor to the entire Indian River State College community — including the District Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students — whose collective commitment to service and civic engagement he credited as the true foundation of the recognition.
“I am truly humbled by this recognition, and I want to be clear — this award belongs to every person at Indian River State College who shows up every day committed to making a difference in someone’s life,” said Dr. Moore. “To be mentioned in the same breath as Dr. King’s legacy is not something I take lightly. I simply try to do what he taught us all: serve others, lead with love, and never stop believing that we can build something better together. Any good that has come from our partnership with the MLK Committee is a reflection of this community — not of me.”
The award was presented by Larryton McNealy, Jr., Chairman of the Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee of St. Lucie County, who praised Dr. Moore’s leadership and the culture of community partnership he has cultivated at Indian River State College.
“For many years, Indian River State College has been more than a partner to our organization,” said McNealy. “Under Dr. Moore’s leadership, the college has been a pillar of support, a collaborator in purpose, and a shared voice in advancing the principles of equity, education, service, and community uplift that Dr. King championed.”
McNealy credited Dr. Moore’s leadership with enabling the committee to host meaningful commemorative events, offer educational programming, engage young people in leadership and service, and create spaces for dialogue that honor Dr. King’s legacy not only through reflection, but through action.
“Your commitment to education and civic engagement aligns seamlessly with our mission,” McNealy said. “Together we have been able to turn vision into visible impact throughout our communities. Service is strongest when it is shared, and progress is most powerful when it is collective.”
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About Indian River State College: Indian River State College (The River) serves Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offering high-quality, affordable education to over 24,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and technical certificates. Visit irsc.edu.
