Our community heroes often don’t know we consider them as such. They just go about doing work in the community, not expecting recognition. However our community is better because of them.
They are definitely making a difference and we want to recognize them.
Who do you think is a person of the year in your community? Think broadly when you consider a person to recognize. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, sexes and ages. They’re not always a person in a suite or in a position of importance.
Nominating someone is easy and online.
In January 2025 we’ll recognize a person of the year in both of our markets – Wichita and Kansas City – and you can help select them.
We’re accepting nominations now through Mon. Dec. 16.
The decision will be made by a select committee from each community and will be based totally on the committee’s opinion about the impact the nominated individuals have made, However, multiple applications for the same individual might carry some weight in their decision making. So, if you feel strongly about the person you nominate, encourage others to nominate them as well.
The short nomination form can be found here.
No, there’s not a big prize with this recognition. We’ll recognize both winners with a story in our print and online edition with a place of honor as the cover photo for that issue, on our website, and a physical recognition of the honor..
