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Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Wins MLB’s Clemente Award for Philanthropy

Monday, October 28

NEW YORK (AP) - Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been chosen the winner of Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award for character, community involvement and philanthropy.The award was to be presented to the nine-time All-Star and 2015 World Series MVP before Game 3... Read More.

Barton’s Besecker Named to AVCA’s Prestigious Thirty Under 30 Award List

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Megan Besecker of the Barton Community College volleyball team has been named to the 2024 Thirty Under 30 award list as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).Recognizing the top thirty coaches across all levels around the country... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Jepchirchir Earns Third KJCCC Runner of Week Award

Wednesday, October 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Three races as a Blue Dragon runner and three victories for Hutchinson Community College women's cross country runner Faith Jepchirchir.Now the Blue Dragon freshman earned her third KJCCC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week award, which was announced on... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Award Bids for Rehab of Two Homes Funded through a 2022 Community Development Block Grant

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday McPherson City Commission awarded bids for rehabilitation of two homes funded through a 2022 Community Development Block Grant. The bids for 1022 South Chestnut and 901 South Walnut were both awarded to New Windows for America at... Read More.

McPherson Volleyball’s Murphy Records 2nd Straight KCAC Setter Of The Week Award

Tuesday, September 17

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Following a strong week in the Ottawa Invitational in which the Bulldogs volleyball squad recorded a 2-1 record, Raegan Murphy has been awarded the KCAC Setter of the Week award for the second consecutive week.Murphy, a senior from Michigan, added to... Read More.

Johnson Named to Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 List

Monday, September 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson was rewarded for his play in K-State's 31-7 home win over No. 20 Arizona last Friday as he was named to the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 List, the award's committee announced Monday.With... Read More.

KU Volleyball’s Burgess Notches Big 12 Rookie of the Week Award

Wednesday, September 11

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas Volleyball freshman Zoey Burgess was named the Big 12 Rookie of the Week, the conference announced on Tuesday. In Kansas' 3-0 week, Burgess earned her first career-start against then-No. 24 Marquette, helping the Jayhawks beat the Golden Eagles with... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Horizon Award Nominees; Aves Competes for Teacher of the Year

Monday, September 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last week, USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools announced the nominees for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award Program. This year’s nominees are Sammy Crawford and Roylin Page.The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

Friday, September 6

Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40 and must... Read More.

NCCC Art Instructor Receives Outstanding Educator Award

Wednesday, August 21

By Neosho County Community College CHANUTE, Kan. — The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) has named Joe Summers the 2024-25 Outstanding Middle Level Art Educator of the year. The award will be officially presented at the KAEA Fall Conference in Junction City, Kan., on Saturday,... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Honored on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

Thursday, August 15

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is one of 63 quarterbacks named to the watch list for the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which was announced Wednesday by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation.This is the fifth... Read More.

Volleyball Swedes Earn 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award

Monday, August 12

-- BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – Today, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced that the Bethany College Women's Volleyball Team earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT.To earn this honor, a volleyball program must maintain a year-long... Read More.