2026 AWARDS CELEBRATION
Presented by BOK Financial
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 more than 350 extraordinary nonprofit leaders, organizations, and dedicated business partners whose contributions leave a lasting mark on Kansas City.
APRIL 21, 2026
The Sheraton Hotel at Crown Center
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Every day nonprofits make an incredible impact, strengthening our community and improving lives. This is why we do it. We believe in lifting up the changemakers and celebrating their dedication.
By becoming a sponsor of the 2026 Awards Celebration you are championing the mission driven work that makes Kansas City a better place to live and work. Your sponsorship directly empowers Nonprofit Connect to provide essential support, education and connections that help nonprofits fulfill their purpose.
For questions regarding sponsorships for the 2026 Awards Celebration please contact events@npconnect.org.
Equity in Action
Small Organization
Tiny Pantry Times - Represented by Jennifer Parker
Excellence in Impact
Prep KC - Represented by Susan Wally
Nonprofit Catalyst
Executive
Tam Singer - Great Plains SPCA
Nonprofit Catalyst
Staff Member
Vince Bustamante - Life Unlimited
Stronger Together
3DE by Junior Achievement of Greater KC Collaborative
Equity in Action
Large Organization
Cornerstones of Care - Represented by Merideth Rose and Jamie Stevens
Nonprofit Catalyst
Executive
Larry Lewis - Growing Futures Early Education
Nonprofit Catalyst
Staff Member
Natasha Bailey - Thelma's Kitchen
Persevering Advocate
Artists Helping the Homeless - Represented by Kar Woo
To view honorees from previous years, visit the Past Honorees page.
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Burns & McDonnell
Children's Mercy
FineLine HR Consulting
GFiber
HNC Living Foundation
JE Dunn Construction
Kansas City University
M&C
Purpose Technology Group
RSM
RubinBrown LLC