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2024 Honorees
Kaitlin Alegria – Director of Development, Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
Joe Beasley – Trust Officer, BOK Financial
Joshua Beshears – Repairs Manager, Topeka Habitat for Humanity
John Cantrell -Partner, Topeka Auto Glass, Topeka Tint Company and Iron Man Promotions
Pedro Concepcion – CEO of NOTO Arts & Entertainment District and Chief Operating Officer, The Wheel Barrel LLC.
Lauren Edelman – Director of the Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Washburn University
Emersen Frazier – Director of Health Equity and Policy, Stormont Vail Health
Kristin Hammer – Community Engagement Coordinator, YWCA Northeast Kansas
Bonnie “Bekah” Henderson – Barista, Dialogue Coffee House
Thaina Dos Santos Jensen – Acute Care Registered Nurse, Stormont Vail Health
Randi Johnson – Special Agent, Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Marisol Marcelo – Director of Marketing / Public Relations / Preplanning Specialist, Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home
Abriona Markham – Executive Director / Doula, Topeka Doula Project
Blake Porter – Corporate Counsel, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Jill Rice – Director of Ministries, Fellowship Hi-Crest
Kayla Schadegg – New Parent & Medical Outreach Specialist, Down Syndrome Innovations
Kristen Shook – Programs Manager of Works for Success, Mirror. Inc.
Christopher Stemler – Owner, Trident Partnerships
Gabrielle Tanner – Principal, Topeka Public Schools – Sheldon Head Start Child Development Center & Pine Ridge Prep Preschool
Pete Ziegler – Owner and Sole Practicing Dentist, Ziegler Family Dentistry
2023 Honorees
Alexandra Blasi, State of Kansas, Board of Pharmacy
Megan Burton, Kansas Historical Society
Whitney Cartmill, Midwest Health
Ann Gorsuch, Topeka Public Schools
Angie Grau, Paper June
Megan Green, Zinnia
Allison Hibler, Sloan Law Firm
Tre'Jor Hopkins, Flavor Wagon, LLC
Matt Hutchinson, Washburn University Alumni Association & Foundation
Jeff Maxon, State of Kansas
Sara Neiswanger, National Glass Association
Carmen Romero-Nichols, ECI Services
Neyssa Nunez, Harvesters-The Community Food Network
Dr. Lindsey Roberts, Evergy
Jessica Savard, Advisors Excel
Ahmed Souka, University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus
Becca Spielman, YWCA Northeast Kansas-Center for Safety & Empowerment
Lara Waits, Prairie Bank Casino & Resort
Lauren Wolf, Kansas Attorney General’s Office
Eva Yerkes, Topeka Public Schools
2022 Honorees
Chelsea Artzer, McClure Elementary
Kate Butler, Barber Emerson, LC
Sean Dixon, Visit Topeka
Dr. Jessica Dorsey, Kansas Volunteer Commission - KSDE
Ashley Esquibel, Envista Credit Union
Nick Gardner, Ross Elementary School
Emmanuel “Manny” Herron, Infinite Properties Group LLC
Jodi Litfin, Office of the Kansas Attorney General
Mallory Lutz, Little Government Relations
Haley Matherly, Topeka Habitat for Humanity
TJ McDonald, Greater Topeka Partnership
Marcus Miller, First Tee – Greater Topeka
Michael Odupitan, Omni Circle
Rockell Otero, Prairie Band, LLC
Julie Phillips, Communities in Schools of Mid-American, Inc.
Eric Purcell, Clayton Wealth Partners
Kelly Rippel, Zurich North America/Rural Community Insurance Services
Amber Smith, Office of Judicial Administration
Gretchen Spiker, City of Topeka
Lauren Wolf, Kansas Attorney General’s Office
2021 Honorees
Erin Aldridge, The Library Foundation, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
James Barraclough, Washburn University
Lacey Bisnett, Advisors Excel
Kasey Clark, Evergy
Jennifer Cocking, Capital Federal Savings Bank
Cherryl Delacruz, Topeka Public Schools USD 501
Lindsey Dowell, Auburn-Washburn School District USD 437
Derik Flerlage, Shawnee County Health Department
Jennifer Goetz, Blu Door Creative/KS State Treasurer's Office
Jeremey Graber, Foulston Siefkin LLP
Danielle Hall, Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program; Kansas Judicial Branch
Caitlyn Halsey, Dialogue Coffee House
Del-Metrius Herron, Keller Williams One Legacy Partners, LLC
Jessica Horton, Sprout Creative
Jennifer LeClair, Boys & Girls Club of Topeka
Dr. Erin Locke, Shawnee County Health Department
Nathan Marsh, First Baptist Church - Topeka
Keegan McElroy, Alderson, Alderson, Conklin, Crow and Slinkard
LeTiffany Obozele, City of Topeka
Brail Watson. Fellowship Hi-Crest
2020 Honorees
Rachel Ault, Stormont Vail Health
Daniel Ball, Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center
Jessica Barraclough, United Way of Greater Topeka
John Calvert, Kansas Department of Education
Andy Fry, Topeka Metro Transit Authority
Molly Howey, Go Topeka
Chelsea Lenherr, Advisors Excel
Emily Ramsdell, KU Heath Systems - St. Francis Campus
Amanda Stanley, League of Kansas Municipalities
Michael Williams, Highland Park High School
Daniel Ball, Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center
Abbey Brown, The Brownstone
Haley DaVee, Heartland Credit Union Association
Alicia Guerrero-Chaves, Family Service & Guidance Center of Topeka
Kyle Johnson, Seaman Middle School
Sarah Morse, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
Kristen O'Shea, O'Shea Strengths Coaching
Michael Schmidt, BNSF Railway
Johnathan Sublet, Fellowship Bible Church
Chad Yeager, Stormont Vail Health
2019 Honorees
Craig Barnes, Shawnee County Health Department
Josh Barr, Graystone Painting and Refinishing
Timothy Bell, OK Program, Topeka Police Department
La Manda Broyles, Topeka Public Schools - Shaner Early Learning Academy
Cody Burger, Topeka Police Department
Whitney Casement, Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP
Christy Classi, Kansas Society of Association Executives
Aubrey Coufal, Topeka Housing Authority
Lindsey Dreiling, KState Poly
Tracy Duran, Stormont Vail Health
Aaron Freeman, Topeka Fire Department
Shanae' Holman, Topeka JUMP
Tyler Levier, Prairie Band LLC
Eric Maydew, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
Melinda Neuman, Advisors Excel
Tiffany Noller, The University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus
Damon Parker, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 - Washburn Rural High School
Shanna Simpson, Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center
J. Bo Turney, Irigonegaray, Tuney, & Revenaugh
Alicia VanWallenghem, Leaping Llamas Artisan Shop
2018 Honorees
Brandon Aldridge, State Farm
Heather Calvert, Indian Hills Elementary - USD 437
Pat Colley, SE2
Vincent Cox, Cavanaugh, Biggs & Lemon, PA
Conner England, Entrepreneur
Lindsey Freeman, Advisors Excel
Ty Hysten, Valic Financial Advisors, Inc
Aaron Jones, Topeka Police Department
Kim Konecny, Evergy
Katie Koupal, State of Kansas
Misty Krueger, Advisors Excel
Brooke Lennington, KSNT News
Chad Logan, Logan Business Machines
Niki Maloney
Adam Rosdahl, Norsemen Brewing Co.
Michaela Saunders, Washburn University
Amber Stroud - Mertel, Department of Veteran Affairs
Adam VanDonge, The White Linen
Laura Vaughn, Pediatric Smiles/Vaughn Pediatric Dentistry
Lonnie Walker, Jr., FHLBank Topeka
2017 Honorees
Zach Ahrens, Midland Care
Lisa Brown, Foulston Siefkin LLP
Ben Broxterman, Press Ganey
Kevin Christiansen, Barnabas Movement - Barnabas Cafe
Ryan Fickel, Advisors Excel
Jillian Fisher, United Way of Greater Topeka
Sean Frost, Washburn University Alumni Assoc. & Foundation
Elizabeth Gerhardt, Stormont Vail Health
Michael Kagay, Shawnee County District Attorney's Office
Missty Lechner, American Heart Association
Travis McKinley, TRAK Roofing & Construction/Capital Insulation
Marshal Meek, Washburn University Alumni Assoc. & Foundation
Susana Ortiz, Kansas State University
Jared Rudy, Evergy/The Norsemen Brewing Co.
Aaron Scott, Certus Structural Engineers
Sarah Sharp, USD 501 - State Street Elementary
Robert Simmons, Topeka Police Department
Amanda Vogelsberg, Henson Hutton, Murdrick, Gragson & Vogelsberg, LLP
Janice Watkins, Topeka Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Sara Wilhelm, Stormont Vail Health - Pediatrics
2016 Honorees
Ashley Charest, Junior Achievement of Kansas
Dustin Dick, Topeka West High School
Matt Dinkel, Security Benefit LIfe
Lacee Ebert - Sandgren, Barabara's Conservatory of Dance
Trey George, Topeka Housing Authority, Inc.
Tom Hagen, Capitol Federal
Megan Jones, Jones Advisory Group
Missy Lackey, US Bank
Jessica Lehnherr, United Way of Greater Topeka
Elizabeth Lenherr, US Olympics
Sarah Lucero, USD 437 - Jay Shideler Elementary
Adrienne Olejnik, Rossville Community Library
Enedina Miles, Stormont Vail Health - Palliative Medicine
Brooks Pettit, Vaerus Aviation
Jammie Serrano, Advisors Excel
Lissa Staley, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Jana Tenbrink, Stormont Vail Health
Justin Vest, Shawnee County Sheriff's Office
Andy Vogel, Young Life
John Paul Washburn, Washburn Law Office, LLC and The Washburn Mediation Company, LLC
2015 Honorees
Amber Beckley, Beckley Chiropractic
Hugo "Leo" Cangiani, Community Connector
Jesscia Domme, Kansas Attorney General's Office
Brett Durbin, Trash Mountain Project, Inc.
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Andrea Etzel, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
Suzie Gilbert - Kruetzer
Billie Jean Graham, BNSF Railway
Jennifer Harader, Oasis Family Medicine Assocaites, LLC
Brenden Jensen, Jensen Communications, LLC
Brett Klausman, Midwest Health, Inc.
Jay Loschke, Collegis Education
Rachel Sachs, Advisors Excel
Dr. Randall Schumacher, Stormont Vail Health - Pediatrics
Jamie Stafford, Key Staffing
Emma Starkey, Kansas Medical Clinic, PA
Tiffany Strohmeyer, Barry's Drug Center/Dunn's Pharmacy
Juli Watson, USD 501 - Highland Park High School
Krystal Wiltz, Target
Sabrina Womack, Silverbackks, Inc./USD 501
2014 Honorees
Vince Avila
John Bell, Shawnee County Parks and Recreation
David Callanan, Advisors Excel
Chris Fisher, WIBW-TV
Aarion Gray, USD 501 - Randolph Elementary
Adrian Guerrero, Kansas State Board of Nursing
Brian Haug, Carlson Financial
Dr. Gena Hendrickson, Hamilton and Wilson Orthodontics
Amanda Kiefer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
MIchelle McCormick, YWCA-Topeka
Candis Meerpohl, Kansas State Research & Extension - Shawnee County
Hattie Mitchell, AMERIND RISK
Nathan Morris, Meridian Roofing Solutions, LLC
Allison Nichols, Kansas Special Olympics
Jenalea Randall, Kansas Children's Service League
Buck Reuter, Westar Evergy and Shawnee County Sheriff's Office
Shanna Russell - McKenzie, Mathes Early Learning Center - USD 345
Nathan Schmidt, KS Dept. of Aging and Disability Service
Christina Turner, Manchester School for Young Children
Andrew Wiechen, Architect One P.A.
2013 Honorees
Christine Appelhanz, Children's Alliance of Kansas
Stacie Borjon, Shawnee Heights High School
Laura Burton, Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Brandon Evans, USD437-Washburn Rural
Jayme Green, Topeka Police Department
Carrie Greenwood, Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy
Zach Haney, Haney Brands
Melissa Jarboe, Military Veteran Project
Marjorie Lathrop, Hill's Pet Nutrition
Chris McGee, McGee Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Cherie McGinnis, Cerner
Cory Powell
John Ratzenberger, LUNGevity
David Richard, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Dr. Michele Schierling, Stormont-Vail Health - Emergency
Jennifer Sourk, Midwest Health, Inc.
Neal Spencer, The Ernest-Spencer Companies
Travis Stryker, CAS Constructors, LLC
Karily Bayliff, LBC
Jenny Torrence, Serendipity
2012 Honorees
Brian Austin, Schmidt, Beck & Boyd Engineering
Matthew Bergmann, Frieden, Unrein & Forbes, LLP
Michael Browning, DDS, Sunflower Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Brittany Crabtree, Topeka Collegiate Schools
Sheyvette Dinkens, Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City
Jeremy Goodwin, WIBW Channels
Stephanie Hall, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Lena Hayden
Amanda Hughes, Washburn University Alumni Assoc. & Foundation
Nicole MacMillan, Habitat for Humanity
Emily McGee, Community Advocate
Brett Oetting, Visit Topeka, Inc.
Amy Pinger, Harvesters
Sarah Sachs-Jepson, Stormont Vail Health - Pediatrics
Allyson Shove-Chard, Azura Credit Union
Zach Snethen, HTK Architects
Cassandra Taylor, Architect One, P.A.
Chad Taylor, Attorney & Consultant
Amanda "Mandi" Walter, Kansas Insurance Department
Ryan Wenrich, GB Management, LLP
2011 Honorees
John Ary, Robot Monster Creative
Sarah Carkhuff-Fizell, Post Rock PR & Arts Connect
Miranda Carmona, Goodell Stratton Edmonds & Palmer, LLP
Brie Engelken-Parks, Advisors Excel
Maribel Florez-Manos, Kansas Department of Transportation
Greg Gathers, Custom Tree Care, Inc.
Rebecca Hummer, USD 450-Shawnee Heights Elementary School
Jennifer Kirmse, Azura Credit union
Justin Marable, Artist
Amy Martens, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Nathan McAlister, USD 345-Seaman High School
Katie McCollom, Environmental Defense Fund
Pilar Mejia, USD 501-Scott Dual Language
Jesyca Hope, Hope Communications Consulting
Angel Romero, United Way of Greater Topeka
Chris Schultz, Schultz Management, LLC
Dan Schultz, CivicPlus
Drew Switzer, Thrivent Financial
Ben Tenpenny, Capital City Bank
Kathleen Williams-Heit, US Bank
2010 Honorees
Paul Bossert, Premier Executive Recruiting
Melissa Brunner, WIBW-TV
Michelle De La Isla, Westar Energy & City of Topeka
Andrea Engstrom, Bajillion Agency & Action Coach
John F. Fager, CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Karl Fundenberger, Kansas Legislative Research Dept.
Amber Gentry-Oetting, Kansas Gas Service
Justin Glasgow, Performance Tire & Wheel
Matthew Goodwin, Central Oklahoma Humane Society
Angie Haggard, Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Desmond Henry, Afflora Financial Life Planning
Cyndi Hermocillo-Legg, Consultant
Jared Holroyd, University of Kansas Health Systems - St. Francis
Kerrice Mapes, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
Fred Patton, Patton Law Office
Kim Ribelin-Cebula, Jana's Campaign
Alissa Sheley-Menke, jhP
Dr. Julie Swift, Topeka Periodontics
Richard Wells, Security Benefit
Corrie Wright, City of Topeka
C. Patrick Woods, ITC
