The Innovation Award is established for those members of KACM who have developed new and innovative programs of services for their local citizens.
| Year | Name | Local Government | Reason for Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Doug Gerber | Topeka | Council Issue - Videos |
| 2016 | Doug Gerber | Topeka | Topeka Tweet A Long |
| 2015 | Herb Llewellyn | City of El Dorado | |
| 2014 | Kathy Sexton | City of Derby | 4 1/2 Day Workweek |
| 2013 | No Nominations | ||
| 2012 | Herb Llewellyn | City of El Dorado | Spray park |
| 2011 | Michael Wilkes | City of Olathe | Using NIMS for Snow Removal |
| 2010 | Quinn Bennion | City of Prairie Village | Superpass Pool Pass Program |
| 2009 | Stewart Fairburn | City of Gardner | Leadership training and website |
| 2008 | Steve Hewitt | City of Greensburg | Post-tornado recovery |
| 2007 | Mike Scanlon | City of Mission | Mission Possible Assistance Program |
| 2006 | Allen Gill | City of Pittsburg | N. Broadway Redevelopment Project |
| 2005 | None | ||
| 2004 | None | ||
| 2003 | David Watkins | City of Lenexa | Paperless packet project |
