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Special Report with Brit Hume { November 16 }
2010 Chamber Annual Meeting
 
Home > Membership > Chamber Events > Honors Night

Honors Night

Wichita has many outstanding people and organizations. The Chamber’s Honors Night recognizes some of our community’s finest, following a tradition begun more than 47 years ago.

Honors Night is a special night set aside to honor and celebrate an outstanding individual, three exemplary corporate citizens, exceptional commitment to the community, and a striking architectural achievement. All of the honors have special meaning because each contributes to the greater well-being of our community.

On this special night, the business community gathers to say "thank you" to our honorees, who are indeed worthy. In recognition of this fact, their names will be enshrined on the "Wall of Honor" in the Chamber building, forming another stitch in the historic fabric of the Wichita area.

Accepting Nominations for Keeper of the Plains Award

The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the prestigious Keeper of the Plains award that is presented annually to honor an outstanding architectural achievement.

The Keeper of the Plains award committee considers aesthetic quality, degree of improvement, visibility and maintenance when determining a winner. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s Honors Night banquet in April, 2011.

Consider the criteria listed on the second page of the form, then nominate what you think is an award-winning project.

Complete the form and return it to the chamber by September 30, 2010.

Click here to download the nomination form.

For more information contact:
Donna Dickerson, (316) 268-1119 or
ddickerson@wichitachamber.org
 

2010 Award Recipients

Uncommon Citizen | Shirley and Don Beggs
The Chamber’s most prestigious individual award, the Uncommon Citizen, was first presented in 1974. Since then, the Chamber has sought out those who, by their individual efforts year after year, have made uncommon contributions to the people and institutions of Wichita. These uncommon citizens are recognized not only for their role in business but for their participation in cultural, civic, social and
philanthropic activities.

Over The Years | Rusty Eck Ford | SASNAK Management | The Salvation Army
The Over The Years award, initiated in 1963, recognizes businesses and institutions with long-standing performances as good corporate citizens and major contributors to the community’s economic well-being. Tonight’s honorees join a distinguished group of 146 fellow Chamber members who are past award recipients.

Spirit of Wichita | Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Established in 2002, The Spirit of Wichita Award recognizes a business that has previously been given the Over the Years Award. The award must have been presented a minimum of 25 years prior to be considered for this award. The organization’s culture must be basically the same as when it received the Over the Years Award with employment, leadership, innovation and community involvement continuing to be strong.

Keeper of the Plains | Poet Ethanol Products
Initiated in 1982, the Keeper of the Plains Award recognizes an architectural project completed by a firm, organization or individual, which has contributed to the beauty of our community.

2009 Award Recipients

Uncommon Citizen | Richard A. DeVore

Over The Years | Law Kingdon Architecture | Preferred Health Systems | Quivira Council, Boy Scouts of America

Spirit of Wichita | Berry Companies, Inc.

Keeper of the Plains | Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas
 

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Molly Edwards
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