Business Awards

By Johnathan Lemons
Ngmo.pao@US.ARMY.MIL

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Missouri State Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) awarded Saint Luke’s Hospital the Patriot Award for supporting a member of the Missouri Air National Guard.

Local Ice Cream Store Wins Two Awards at National Ice Cream Conference!

Scottsdale, AZ - November 4th to November 7th. National Ice Cream Retailers Association 76th
annual convention (NICRA). Newly opened, local ice cream shop - Here's Your Scoop! traveled to the convention. The convention is designed to help independent ice cream shop owners improve their businesses and make better ice cream. At the convention they also had four ice cream competitions.

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

Overland Park, KS - Jerry Cook, president of the Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), was honored during the 2009 Kansas Tourism Conference for achieving his Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS) certification.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Missouri State Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) awarded G&K Services the Patriot Award for supporting a member of the 203rd Engineer Company.

Spc. Travis Stahl, of Blue Springs, nominated G&K for the award because of their support of his current deployment to Afghanistan.

Paul Yarossi, HNTB, becomes First Vice Chairman to assist with policy direction

For more information, contact:
Sara Prem, HNTB public relations
sprem@hntb.com; (816) 527-2258

Kansas City, Mo. (October 27, 2009) – Paul A. Yarossi, president of HNTB Holdings Ltd, has been re-elected as an officer of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association for its 2009-2010 term. As First Vice Chairman, he will help review policy direction and formulate recommendations, serving as counsel to the chairman.

For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Johanna Altland
Phone: 816-595-5759
jaltland@grantham.edu

Kansas City, Mo. – October 20, 2009 - Grantham University, www.grantham.edu, an online university, announced today that employee, Paul Alley, was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of the employees who serve in the Missouri National Guard and Reserve. Mr. Alley received his award from the Missouri Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense.

CONTACTS:
• Michelle Davis, Executive Director, 816-235-6426 (Office), 816-809-2772 (Mobile), mdavis@npconnect.org
• Trudi Galblum, Communications, 913-649-3538 (Office), 913-961-0129 (Mobile), tgalblum@npconnect.org

Press Release

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Black Dog Coffeehouse Voted #1 Independent Coffee Shop in Kansas City

Lenexa, KS October 15, 2009-- Black Dog Coffeehouse has been voted the #1 Independent Coffee Shop in Kansas City, and the #2 Coffee Shop overall, by voters participating in KMBC and CityVoter’s annual Best of Kansas City A-List.

A revitalized lakehomes Magazine arrives in homes this coming November, after three months of planning and research, featuring a new dedication to journalistic integrity, thoughtful reporting and brilliant design. In a market of general interest publications lakehomes stands apart, building a strong relationship with some of Kansas City’s most affluent through a common passion for the finer celebrations of life.

Date: Monday, October 12, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

CHAMBER HONORS MAMIE HUGHES WITH ATHENA AWARD

Overland Park, KAN (October 5, 2009) The Center for Spirit at Work has selected honorees for their first annual “Center for Spirit at Work Award,” according to Vince Sabia, Board Chair. They are ECCO Select, a consulting and resource management corporation founded by Jeanette Hernandez Prenger in 1995, the Fed Ex Corporation Overland Park Office, The Fiddly Fig, a 40-year old full service flower and gift shop owned by Sheryl White, and Lawrence Goldblatt Architecture, Planning, and Development, a complex zoning and code development corporation.

Critter Sitter Connection, LLC Receives 2009 Kansas City Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Critter Sitter Connection, LLC has been selected for the 2009 Kansas City Award in the Pet Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

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(OVERLAND PARK, 25 September 2009) Sabatini Architects Inc. of Lawrence, Kansas received three top awards this year during the American Institute of Architects Kansas Chapter’s annual conference held in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm was recognized by its peers for the Award of Excellence for Renovation/Preservation for their renovation of the Commons at Spooner Hall of the University of Kansas, which now serves as an interdisciplinary lecture space. They also received the Award of Excellence for Unbuilt Commissioned Work for their design concept for a new Lawrence Public Library, proposed in 2006 to expand the library’s services and strengthen its presence within the community. Designer Katie Nichols of Sabatini Architects Inc. received the organization’s first Excellence in the Work of Emerging Professionals for her work adapting an old warehouse to accommodate the Salina Art Center’s artist-in-residency program.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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OVERLAND PARK, KS – The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) held their annual convention in Wichita from September 21st through the 23rd. Lee McClelland, a Prudential Kansas City Realty (PKC) agent in the 8101 College Blvd. office, and Judy J. Miller, a PKC agent in the Blue Valley office, both received awards from KAR recognizing their outstanding work within the real estate industry over the past year.

Columbia Missouri, September 25, 2009

Individuals, organizations, and companies were recognized for their contributions to public health at the joint conference of the Missouri Public Health Association (MPHA) and Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies (MOALPHA). The conference theme, “Building a Foundation for a Healthy Missouri”, provided education, networking and increased opportunities for membership involvement. Over 135 members and guests attended panel discussions and break out sessions over two days at the Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia.

EventPros, Inc. was honored with the President’s Award at the recent Central Physical Plant Administrators (CAPPA) annual conference in Grand Forks, N.D.

The honor was bestowed for EventPros’ years of exceptional work in producing the regional conference. This marks the first time in CAPPA history that the honor has been conferred upon a conference planner.

Kansas City, MO (September 29,2009): The Business Marketing Association of Kansas City honored the very best in business to business marketing recently at their 10th Annual Fountain Awards Banquet, according to Elton Mayfield, Fountain Awards Committee Chair and organization president. Taking home the Fountain Award for “Best of Show” was ER Marketing for their “PureWood - Dealer/Distributor Channel Launch” entry produced for Bay Tree Technologies USA.

Philip Kneibert- President
pkneibert@mloausa.com
Phone: 913-491-4299
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

An Overland Park mortgage company was recognized for its outstanding customer service at a recent convention of LendingTree partners. Based in Charlotte, N.C., LendingTree is the nation’s largest online lending exchange.

For more information, contact:
Brian Cox, HNTB public relations
brcox@hntb.com; (816) 527-2056

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 28, 2009) — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced that Ted Zoli, HNTB Corporation vice president and technical director, bridges, has been named one of 24 new MacArthur Fellows for 2009.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

CHAMBER HONORS MAMIE HUGHES WITH ATHENA AWARD

Belton, MO. (September 23, 2009) Dr. Amy Goulet and Abundant Life Chiropractic were honored with Integrity Management’s prestigious Five Star Quality Service Award.
The Five Star Quality Service Award was developed by Integrity Management as a means of promoting and publicizing superior chiropractic clinics that excel in patient treatment, customer service and professionalism. Clinics must go through an extensive examination and are graded on things such as punctuality, patient communication, equipment, the quality of services provided and patient satisfaction in order to even qualify for the award. The Five Star Quality Service Award was established to provide a uniform grading system that rates quality in chiropractic clinics across the country. Just as five star hotels are synonymous with quality service, five star clinics ensure that patients will receive quality care.

Overland Park, KAN (Sept. 22, 2009) The Center for Spirit at Work will hold their first annual Center for Spirit at Work Awards luncheon Friday, October 16, 2009.at 11:30 am at the Westin Crown Center, One Pershing Square, according to Vince Sabia, Board Chair.

MANHATTAN, Kan., (September 22, 2009) – L. Gary Boomer (Kansas City, Mo.) and Sandra L. Wiley (Manhattan, Kan.) of Boomer Consulting, Inc. were recently ranked among Accounting Today magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting for 2009. Each has earned a long-standing reputation as an authority and thought leader within the accounting industry.

Sept 16, 2009
Marc Havener
Lawrence, KS
323-273-0333
marc@resonatepictures.com

AND WHAT REMAINS, the short non-fiction film by director Marc Havener, took home the Director's Choice award at the DC Shorts Film Festival (http://www.dcshorts.com/extras/vote.html) in Washington DC over the weekend. A program of 100 films was culminated from over 750 submissions with AWR being deemed the festival director's (Jonahtan Gann) favorite. A Best of the Fest screening, which includes And What Remains, takes place Thursday Sep 17 at 7PM in downtown DC.

Contact: Mia Katz
Phone: 816-361-6621
E-mail Address: mkatz@abwa.org

Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 24, 2009: The American Business Women’s Association will be celebrating 60 years of supporting women in its hometown of Kansas City Sept. 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center.

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – United Way of Wyandotte County delivered a simple message at its campaign kickoff, “we need each other now more than ever.” Its partner agencies echo similar sentiments as the increase in demand for services continues. Co-chairs Jill Shackelford and Jeff Manning announced the campaign goal of $2.4 million.