This award was established in 2013. The purpose of this award is to recognize early career local government professionals working in Kansas who demonstrate excellence in the profession and strong promise to positively impact the profession. The award is intended for early career professionals ranging from intern stage through the first five years of one’s career. The award recipient must be an active KACM member.
| Year | Name | Local Government |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kaitlyn Mura | City of Overland Park |
| 2023 | Jake Letner | City of Columbus |
| 2022 | Sarah Gooding | City of Derby |
| 2022 | Jared Wasinger | City of Manhattan |
| 2021 | Amy Lange | City of Concordia |
| 2021 | Lucas Neece | City of Lindsborg |
| 2020 | Danielle Buschkoetter | City of Lawrence |
| 2019 | Ernestor De La Rosa | City of Dodge City |
| 2018 | Austin St John | City of Marysville |
| 2018 | Ethan Reimer | City of Halstead |
| 2017 | Michael Ort | City of Jetmore |
| 2016 | Lou Leone | City of Kiowa |
| 2015 | Emily Graf | City of Kingman |
| 2014 | Taggart Wall | City of Sterling |
| 2014 | Grayson Path | City of Jetmore |
| 2013 | Nathan Law | City of Kiowa |
| 2013 | Jamie Shockley | City of Olathe |
