The Community Voice is excited to announce the launch of The Great 28 — a new recognition program honoring 28 outstanding individuals making a difference across Kansas and the Kansas City metro area.
Created as part of our 30th anniversary celebration, The Great 28 highlights the people who embody excellence, leadership, and service in their communities. From entrepreneurs and educators to artists, activists, and everyday changemakers, the program celebrates those who are shaping a brighter future in their neighborhoods and beyond.
Beginning February 1, 2026, and continuing each day throughout Black History Month, The Community Voice will feature one honoree daily across our print, digital, and social media platforms — sharing their story, their work, and their impact with our readers statewide.
“This is our way of lifting up people whose contributions might otherwise go unrecognized,” said the editorial team at The Community Voice. “We know there are amazing individuals in every corner of Kansas and the Kansas City metro who are quietly doing the work to make our communities stronger, more vibrant, and more united.”
Nominations are now open and can be submitted online at communityvoiceks.com, click on more. The deadline to apply or nominate someone is Fri., Dec. 19, 2025.
Anyone may nominate — or even nominate themselves — but nominees must currently live in Kansas or within the Kansas City metro area. Selected honorees will be announced at the start of February and recognized throughout the month.
While there’s no large cash prize or trophy attached to The Great 28, the honor itself is meant to shine a light on the everyday heroes among us — giving them the public recognition, appreciation, and platform their work deserves.
As part of The Community Voice’s ongoing commitment to empowering and celebrating our communities, The Great 28 is more than just a recognition — it’s a reflection of the spirit, resilience, and excellence that define our readers and our mission.Do you know someone whose leadership, creativity, or service deserves to be celebrated? Don’t wait — visit www.communityvoiceks.com/the-great-28-nominations/ today to submit your nomination and help us honor 28 remarkable individuals this February