Award process and past recipients 
This event recognizes and celebrates businesses who champion diversity in the workplace ​through the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. ​Is your organization going above and beyond? ​
  • ​Award recipients are selected based on their ability to demonstrate inclusion of people with disabilities beyond simply hiring and/or government compliance requirements.
  • Application includes five questions based on the national Disability:IN - Disability Equality Index (DEI).
  • Categories are:  1) Culture & Leadership,  2) Employment Practices,  3) Enterprise-Wide Access,  4) Community Engagement,              5) Supplier Diversity
  • Application Process: 1) Download form, 2) Complete with input from your team, 3) Submit by 9/15 deadline (closed) 
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Past Disability Champion Award Recipients

​2020 -  Allied Global Services
2019  -  LMV Automotive Systems
2018  -  Cosentino's Food Stores and Cactus Grill
2016  -  Sunflower Health and Home Depot (Liberty, MO)
2015  -  Staples
2014  -  Cerner Corporation and Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLC
2013  -  Sprint
2012  -  UMB and City Wide Maintenance
​2011  -  Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics and Rose Estates
2010  -  KPMG, Grundfos Pump and Fulfillment Plus
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Past Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients

2019  -  Kathy Smith and John Holt
2018  -  George Calvert
2016  -  Jennifer Hertha
2015  -  Teresa Salinas
2014  -  Larisa Brown
2013  -  Tim Menne
2012  -  Sue Willman
​2011  -  Brenda Perkins
2010  -  Keith Wiedenkeller