Sunrise Kiwanis Legion of Honor & Scholarship Awards

Date: June 20, 2024
Location: Alpha 7 Outdoors

On June 20th, the Russell Sunrise Kiwanis gathered at the Alpha 7 Outdoors for a special evening of celebration and recognition. This memorable event marked our inaugural presentation of the Legion of Honor Awards, alongside our local recipients of Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Award winners.

Legion of Honor Awards

The Legion of Honor Award is a prestigious accolade given to Kiwanians who have demonstrated remarkable dedication through 25 or more years of continuous membership in Kiwanis. This award is presented in five-year increments, acknowledging the steadfast commitment and service of our members.

This year, we proudly celebrated our very first class of honorees, recognizing their total years of service in Kiwanis. Moving forward, the Legion of Honor Award will be bestowed upon Kiwanians who have reached 25 years of membership, and every five years thereafter, in addition to those with 25 or more years of service.

Our heartfelt congratulations and deepest appreciation go to the following Kiwanians for their incredible dedication and service:

• Nancy Aspegren joined 1/12/1995               29 years
• Ward Craig joined 2/26/1994                      30 years
• Judy Corley joined 9/6/1990                        34 years
• DeeAnn Matheson joined 7/27/1989            35 years
• Duane Adams joined 02/08/1978                 46 years

Scholarship Awards

In addition to the Legion of Honor Awards, we were thrilled to recognize our local recipients of Kansas Kiwanis Foundation scholarships. This year’s scholarship recipients have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all the scholarship winners and wish them continued success in their future endeavors:

• Diego Muller, 2023 graduate, received $1,000
• Edwin Muller, 2024 graduate, received $1,000

Evening Highlights

The evening was filled with inspiring heartfelt stories, and moments of reflection. Attendees enjoyed a delightful dinner and the opportunity to connect with fellow Kiwanians and guests. It was a night to remember, celebrating the spirit of service and the profound impact that Kiwanis has on our community.

Thank You

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making this event a success, especially our event organizers and volunteers. Your support and dedication are what make the Russell Sunrise Kiwanis a vibrant and impactful organization.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to our mission of serving the children and making a positive difference in our community. We look forward to many more years of service, fellowship, and celebration.