ISB was awarded the 2012 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award" by Emory University on January 19, 2012.

ISB received the "Innovation for Change" award, which was presented by Emory's Muslim Student Association (MSA) President Asad Abdulla.

"The Islamic Speakers Bureau works to counter misinformation and negativity by engaging and educating Americans about Islam," said Abdulla.

Executive Director Soumaya Khalifa attended the event and accepted the award on ISB's behalf.

"This is so exciting for us," said Khalifa. "This is a very significant honor for our organization."

The 20th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards Program, themed "Voices for Social, Economic & Political Justice," was sponsored by the Rollins School of Public Health (SPH) and the Goizueta Business School.

Each year, the event recognizes and celebrates people and organizations in greater Atlanta whose work exemplifies the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.