Business Appreciation Month Awards
Kansas Business Appreciation Month serves as a statewide tribute to Kansas businesses for their contributions to our state. The awards program takes place each June and invites individuals and organizations to nominate the proud Kansas businesses that contribute jobs and support their local communities. Regional finalists are recognized at an awards ceremony during the Kansas Cavalry Encampment, with the top nominee receiving the Governor's Award of Excellence which is the top award given to a business by the state of Kansas.
2012 Nominations
The nomination period is now closed. Regional winners will be announced in early June, with the finalists and winner of the Governor's Award of Excellence recognized at the Kansas Cavalry Encampment awards ceremony which is June 12 at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan. Good luck to all nominees!
Purpose
The intent of the program is to recognize Kansas businesses for their contributions to the local and state economy. Kansas businesses continue to be the foundation of our economy, communities and overall quality of life, and Business Appreciation Month is the state's way of recognizing Kansas businesses for all they do to keep Kansas strong.
Application Process
The first step of the process is for businesses to be nominated for the award. Chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, small business development centers, organizations and individuals are encouraged to nominate companies for the awards program. Companies may also nominate themselves.
Nominations are accepted through late March or early April. Nominations will be evaluated during the month of April with regional winners in the manufacturing/distribution, service, retail and hospital/non-profit categories selected. In May, the overall finalists give a presentation about their company and community involvement to the panel of judges. The recipient of the Governor's Award of Excellence is then announced in June at the Kansas Cavalry Encampment awards ceremony.
Award qualifications include:
- Business expansion in Kansas
- Successful employee retention and recruitment practices
- Employee training/educational programs
- Capital investment in Kansas
- Support of local activities including school activities, community events, economic development and leadership programs
Previous Winners
- 2011: AuBurn Pharmacy, Inc. - Garnett
- 2010: Landoll Corporation - Marysville
- 2009: BTI Greensburg - Greensburg
- 2008: Crossland Construction Company - Columbus
- 2007: Black & Veatch - Overland Park
J-A-G Construction - Dodge City
- 2006: ICM - Colwich
- 2005: Watco Companies - Pittsburg
- 2004: Shelton Collision Repair - Derby
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- 2003: Epic Touch Company - Elkhart
- 2002: Steel & Pipe Supply Company - Manhattan
- 2001: Capitol Federal Savings Bank - Topeka
- 2000: Olathe Health Systems - Olathe
- 1999: Midwest Energy, Inc. - Hays
- 1998: Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc. - Paola
- 1997: Gates Rubber Company - Iola
- 1996: Koch Industries - Wichita
- 1995: Calibrated Forms, Inc. - Columbus
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If you have any questions regarding the Business Appreciation Month program, please contact Krista Mellen at or (785) 296-7911.
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