Established in 2021 and the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Leadership Award recognizes KACM members who have led their organization or community through a particularly difficult or uniquely challenging time while demonstrating the value of professional local government management throughout.
Eligibility: Any KACM member.
| Year | Name | City/County |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mike Brungardt | City of De Soto |
| 2025 | Jennifer McCausland | City of Andover |
| 2024 | Brian Daily | City of Medicine Lodge |
| 2023 | Brandon McGuire | City of Lawrence |
| 2021 | Penny Postoak Ferguson | Johnson County |
