Reasons to Believe Nominations Are Now Open!
Do you know a distinguished Kansas City, Kansas, Public School alumnus whose achievements, leadership, service, or career accomplishments make our community proud? Now is your opportunity to recognize their impact through the 2026 Reasons to Believe Alumni Awards.
Submit your nomination today!
For questions, please contact kcksfoundation@kckps.org.
Important Dates:
- Nominations Open: Now
- Judging Closes: August 3, 2026
- Selected Nominees Notified By: August 31, 2026
Help us celebrate the individuals who inspire, support, and make a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. We look forward to receiving your nominations!
Reasons to Believe Celebration 2026:
Join us:
- Thursday November 12th, 2026
- HomeFieldKCK Showcase Center
- VIP Reception: 5:00 PM
- Awards Ceremony: 6:00 PM
Each year, a select group of alumni are acknowledged for inclusion in the Alumni Honor Roll and profiled as Reasons to Believe in the value of leaving a lasting legacy of professionalism, knowledge, and community service in their respective communities. These are individuals whose accomplishments showcase their incredible skills and life stories, highlighting their perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Their qualities exemplify to all of us why they are Reasons to Believe and inspirations to many. This year, we added a new category, the Educator Award. In addition to exhibiting the same qualities and accomplishments as the Reasons to Believe Honorees, the Educator Award recognizes the unsung heroes actively working in K-12 schools.
