Hall of Fame

Past Honorees

Established in 2011, the Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations for leadership, advocacy and philanthropy. Their commitment and support have paved the way for the hospital’s transformational journey since becoming an independent authority in 1998.

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2022 honorees

Legacy Award
- Greg Graves
- William Reed, MD
Catalyst Award
- Cloud L. Cray Jr. and Sally Cray Family
- The Honorable Jerry Moran
Partner in Excellence Award
- Heartland Coca-Cola
- Unified Government of Wyandotte County

Hall of Fame was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 honorees

Legacy Award
- Kirk Benson, MD
Catalyst Award
- Kevin Westrope and Jason Holmes
- Cheryl Lockton Williams
Partner in Excellence Award
- BKD CPAs & Advisors
- The Roasterie

2018 honorees

Legacy Award
- Charlie Sunderland
Catalyst Award
- The William H. Dunn Sr. family
- Jeff, Mindy and Jordan Yowell
Partner in Excellence Award
- Global Prairie
- LANE4 Property Group

2017 honorees

Legacy Award
- Jon Jackson
Catalyst Award
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Team – The University of Kansas Cancer Center
- Carole and Steve Price, Andrea and Kent Price
Partner in Excellence Award
- Kansas City Chiefs and Hunt Family Foundation
- SPM Marketing & Communications

2016 honorees

Legacy Award
- Marc A. Asher, MD
- Frank J. Ross Jr.
Catalyst Award
- Lisa Hale and the Hale Family Foundation
- The Sunderland Foundation
Partner in Excellence Award
- Burns & McDonnell
- Kansas City Royals

2015 honorees

Legacy Award
- Bob Honse
Catalyst Award
- The Dolph C. Simons, Jr., Family
- Adelaide C. Ward
Partner in Excellence Award
- AEG/Sprint Center
- Uhlig LLC

2014 honorees

Legacy Award
- Dave Kerr
Catalyst Award
- Mid-America Cardiology, MidAmerica Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons
- Teresa and Tom Walsh
Partner in Excellence Award
- JE Dunn
- Kansas Speedway

2013 honorees

Legacy Award
- Bill Grave
Catalyst Award
- Greg and Deanna Graves
- William Reed, MD
Partner in Excellence Award
- Lockton Companies
- Standard Beverage Corporation

2012 honorees

Legacy Award
- Irene M. Thompson
Catalyst Award
- Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer
Partner in Excellence Award
- Pulse Design Group
- Schultz Brothers Electric Company

2011 honorees

Legacy Award
- George J. Farha, M.D.
- Robert Hemenway, Ph.D.
Catalyst Award
- Annette Bloch
Partner in Excellence Award
- United Excel Corporation
- Polsinelli Shughart PC