Wichita has many outstanding people and organizations. The Chamber’s Honors Night recognizes some of our community’s finest, following a tradition begun 49 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.
Uncommon Citizen | Helen Galloway
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.
Spirit of Wichita | Dondlinger & Sons Construction 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 20 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.
Over the Years | Junior League of Wichita | Lusco Brick & Stone Co. | Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Baurer, L.L.P.
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. These honorees join a distinguished group of 153 fellow Chamber members who are past award recipients.
Keeper of the Plains | Wichita Area Association of Realtors
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.
(Left to Right) Kenneth Bengtson - MKEC Engineering Consultants, Inc., Clay Bastian - Fidelity Bank, Clark Bastian - Fidelity Bank, Michael Weigand - J.P. Weigand & Sons, Linda Brantner - Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc., Dave Unruh - Sedgwick County, Drew Kice - Kice Industries, Inc., Nestor Weigand - J.P. Weigand & Sons, Bill Buchanan - Sedgwick County
Uncommon Citizen | Michael and Nestor Weigand
Ad Astra | INTRUST Bank Arena
Over The Years | Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc. | MKEC Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Spirit of Wichita | Kice Industries, Inc.
Keeper of the Plains | The Fidelity Bank Carnegie Library Building
2011 Uncommon Citizen Award Recipients - Michael and Nestor Weigand
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.
2011 Ad Astra Award Recipient - INTRUST Bank Arena
The Ad Astra Award is a special category reserved for unique community dedication or accomplishment
2011 Spirit of Wichita Award Recipient - Kice Industries, Inc.
The Spirit of Wichita Award recognizes a past Over the Years Award recipient that continues to show exceptional commitment to the community.
2011 Over the Years Award Recipient - Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc.
Initiated in 1963, this award recognizes businesses and institutions with long-standing performances as good corporate citizens and major contributors to the community’s economic well-being.
2011 Over the Years Award Recipient - MKEC Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Initiated in 1963, this award recognizes businesses and institutions with long-standing performances as good corporate citizens and major contributors to the community’s economic well-being.
2011 Keeper of the Plains Award Recipient - The Fidelity Bank Carnegie Library Building
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.
Uncommon Citizen | Shirley and Don Beggs
Over The Years | Rusty Eck Ford | SASNAK Management | The Salvation Army
Spirit of Wichita | Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Keeper of the Plains | Poet Ethanol Products
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
