5th ANNUAL INSPIRE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARD: Amanda Hale, Executive Director, Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center  

EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE AWARD:  LaShonda Garnes, Board Chair,  Rise Up For Youth Inc.

EXHIBITING INNOVATION AWARD:  Pat Jonas, CEO Cerebral Palsy, Research Foundation 

EXTRA MILE AWARD: Colonel John C. Buckley, II, U.S. Army (Retired), Outreach Strategies Manager ,KGS (Koch)

NONPROFIT CHAMPION AWARD: Nichole Lee, Lee Consulting

CORPORATE GIVING BACK AWARD: Hutton

EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARD: This award honors a nonprofit leader (CEO, Executive Director, or member of the Executive Team) whose distinguished achievements have resulted in significant progress toward improving a community issue. They must work on behalf of a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose program(s) serve Kansas. Recognized by their peers as a leader in the sector, this person demonstrates excellence in leadership and management, and inspires others to achieve meaningful, measurable, and sustainable results. 

EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE AWARD: Recognizes a Nonprofit Board Member that demonstrates effective nonprofit governance practices (i.e. demonstrates exceptional ability and dedication in actualizing the mission of the organization, excels in attracting new resources to the organization). Exemplifies ethical and impactful voluntary leadership. Fosters a positive Board culture that is reflective of the organization's values. 

EXHIBITING INNOVATION AWARD:  Recognizes a nonprofit organization that is using creative applications and nontraditional approaches to solving internal or community challenges.  This award is intended to honor true innovation in the work of a nonprofit. The achievements of the organization must be relevant (i.e. should have taken place within approximately the last 12-18 months.)  

EXTRA MILE AWARD: Recognizes a nonprofit volunteer who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to a nonprofit or multiple nonprofit organizations. Active volunteerism can be ongoing or linked to a specific project or cause that has made a huge impact.  

NONPROFIT CHAMPION AWARD: Recognizes an individual or organization that has provided support to the nonprofit sector that demonstrates visionary leadership in improving the community through collaboration and support of nonprofit organizations. Has contributed significantly to the quality of life in the community through professional and civic activities or involvement. 

CORPORATE GIVING BACK AWARD: Recognizes a for profit business that promotes individual and group volunteerism among their employees and participates in activities that support nonprofit organizations in Kansas.