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7th Annual Awards Luncheon

October 2016 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center                                                                                   

Do you know a business who is a champion in their efforts to include individuals with disabilities in their workplace?

The GKCBLN DisAbility Champions Luncheon celebrates outstanding achievements in disability inclusion in the workplace.  What better time to do this than during National Disability Employment Awareness Month?

  • Our keynote speaker along with emcee, John Holt, from WDAF Fox4News, help recognize DisAbility Champion companies in the Kansas City area
  • Help us celebrate your company's accomplishments by completing the DisAbility Champions Application - click document link below
  • Submit application by deadline - September 15, 2016

To get started evaluating your company's inclusion and employment efforts review the following.  

  1. Describe how disability is a part of your organization’s overall diversity efforts.
  2. How is your workplace an inclusive environment for employees with disabilities?
  3. Describe your overall commitment to disability outreach efforts in addition to recruiting and hiring.
  4. Share examples of how your disability employment efforts have benefited your business.

If you are interested in receiving the 2016 application or want more information, contact .

We also encourage you to also check out USBLN's DEI to measure your successes and help provide direction on next steps.

2016 Sponsorship opportunities include: Keynote Sponsors, Supporting Sponsors and Table Sponsors. You may also support GKCBLN through corporate membership. 

 

Past DisAbility Champion Award Recipients

2015
Staples
2014
Cerner Corporation
Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLC
2013
Sprint
2012
UMB and City Wide Maintenance
2011
Rose Estates and Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics
2010
Fulfillment Plus, Grundfos Pump and KPMG
 

Past President's Award Recipients

2014
Tony Ali

Past Volunteers of the Year

2015
Teresa Salinas
2014
Larisa Brown
2013
Tim Menne
2012
Sue Willman
2011
Brenda Perkins
2010
Keith Wiedenkeller
 
For more information about the DisAbility Champions Luncheon contact

GKCBLN is a 501(c)(3) organization so sponsor donations are tax deductible. Check with your tax preparer for additional information.

 

PDF File: 
2015 BLN DCA Application.pdf