2026 Nonprofit Connect Awards Celebration

The Nonprofit Connect Awards Celebration isn't just an event—it's Kansas City's oldest, largest, and most prestigious tribute to nonprofit leadership and impact. For 42 years, this signature luncheon has been the stage where Nonprofit Connect shines a spotlight on those who make our community thrive. We have proudly honored over 350 extraordinary nonprofit leaders, organizations, and dedicated business partners whose contributions leave a lasting mark on Kansas City.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Each day, nonprofit organizations perform tremendous acts of service that make Kansas City a better place to work and live. By sponsoring the Awards Celebration, you not only advocate for these organizations, but allow Nonprofit Connect to provide resources to help them fulfill their mission. View the sponsorship levels below or CLICK HERE for a printable version. 

For questions regarding sponsorships for the 2026 Awards Celebration please contact events@npconnect.org.

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor — $20,000
Platinum Sponsor — $10,000
Gold Sponsor — $5,000
Silver Sponsor — $3,500
Bronze Sponsor — $2,500
Table of Eight — $1,000
Event Champion Ticket — $350
Individual Ticket — $120

Nominations for the 2026 Nonprofit Connect Awards Celebration

Nonprofit Connect is proud to celebrate the nonprofit professionals and organizations who perform tremendous acts of service in our community, as well as the individuals and entities who advocate for them. Honorees for the Awards Celebration are listed below.

2026 Awards Celebration Categories

• Persevering Advocate
• Equity in Action
• Nonprofit Catalyst
• Stronger Together
• Excellence in Impact

2025 Honorees

Equity in Action
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care - Represented by David Wiley

Stronger Together
Northeast Community Center-Home of Harmony Project KC and The Greater KC Hispanic Development Fund - Represented by Kyla Pitts-Zevin and John Kearney

Nonprofit Catalyst (Staff Member - Small Organization)
Kathryn Walker - ARTS KC
 
Nonprofit Catalyst (Staff Member- Large Organization)
Gloria Jackson-Leathers - Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Nonprofit Catalyst (Executive-Small Organization)
Bobbi Jo Reed - Healing House KC

Nonprofit Catalyst (Executive – Large Organization)
Robin Winner & Dennis Meier - Synergy Services
 
Excellence in Impact
Great Jobs KC - Represented by Earl Martin Phalen
 
Persevering Advocate
Teresa & Tom Walsh - HNC Living Foundation
 

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