Ambassador of the Year
The Ambassador of the Year Award is given for active participation in many aspects of the Chamber, including committee participation and leadership; event and community support; and overall “Ambassador” for the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce.
| 2011 Winner |
Jean Nelson, Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory |
| Past Recipients |
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Chamber Star Award
The Chamber Star Award was developed to recognize a Chamber volunteer that shines with extraordinary measures of service and commitment to the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. This award was established in 2007.
Citizen of the Year
Annual nominations for this award are submitted from the Chamber membership and voted on by a representation of the past award winners. The individual need not be a Chamber member, but should be someone who has worked hard to make Shawnee a better place to live, work and grow.
Chamber Hall of Fame
The Chamber Hall of Fame Award was established in 2002. As part of the Business Appreciation Awards, this special recognition is given to the businesses that have played a big role in shaping the face of our community and who have made tremendous contributions to the city over long periods of time to make Shawnee what it is today.
Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award
The Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award is presented to the businesses who, through their efforts, have gained favorable publicity for Shawnee during the last 12 months.
Shawnee Tomorrow Civic Leadership Award
Given by the leaders of the Shawnee Tomorrow program in honor of former Chamber Executive Joe Mayo, the award honors an individual from the community who has shown exceptional leadership qualities to accomplish a community goal or objective in the past year.
Honorary Chamber Members
Honorary membership in the Shawnee Chamber is conferred by the Board of Directors for distinction in public affairs or previous service as President/Chairman of the Board and currently retired or no longer employed full time by a Chamber business member.
| Bob Best |
Buck Hartley |
Gary Montague |
Roy Shenkel |
| Don Bolerjack |
Tom Hayselden |
Benjamin Nicks |
Mary Kay Smith |
| Roger Cline |
Ray Klein |
William Nicks |
Carolyn Stollenwerk |
| Bill Daniels |
Joe Mayo |
Jim Pilley |
Evelyn VanKemseke |
| Charles Goslin |
Dorothy McMullen |
Rob Roberts |
Dale Warman |
| Charles Guth |
Suzy Moore |
Roger Sellers |
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Betty Charlton Scholarship
This scholarship fund was started by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Shawnee Chamber in 1997 as a tribute to Better Charlton. Betty served as the Chamber Assistant for five years and while not a high-ranking player in local affairs, she was a popular figure in the city, chamber and church circles, and was often referred to as the "Mother of Shawnee."
The Scholarship Fund now awards one or two $1,500 scholarships each spring to students who have demonstrated an involvement in community leadership. Each and every year a portion of the proceeds from the Chamber Annual Dinner auction directly benefits the Betty Charlton Scholarship fund and continues to support future community leadership. Scholarships totaling $24,500 have been awarded to area high school seniors over the last 14 years.
| 2011 Recipients |
Paige Elizabeth Stevens and
Hannah Elizabeth Sharpe |
Past Recipients |
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Apply online at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. View eligibility criteria and the Scholarship Fund application.
