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Congratulations to the Recipients of
The GKCAA 2023 Heart of Kansas City Awards!
Presented Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
2023 Ambassador of the Year - Marge Wolfer, Kansas City Royals
Presented to honor an outstanding front of house staff member OR volunteer who demonstrates exemplary effort in customer service while helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.
2023 Special Achievement - Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation: 2023 NFL Draft
Presented to honor an individual or organization who coordinated a unique event/program/campaign or adapted a current event/program/campaign to go above & beyond in furthering the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.
2023 Allied Member of the Year - IN Kansas City Magazine
Presented to honor an allied member (non-attraction) that demonstrates excellence in supporting the tourism and hospitality industry.
2023 Individual Achievement - Laurence Gration, American Truck Historical Society
Presented to a respected and distinguished individual who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement and/or service in helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry for many years.
2023 Attraction of the Year - Kansas City Monarchs
Presented to honor an outstanding front of house staff member OR volunteer who demonstrates exemplary effort in customer service while helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.
2023 Special Achievement - Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation: 2023 NFL Draft
Presented to honor an individual or organization who coordinated a unique event/program/campaign or adapted a current event/program/campaign to go above & beyond in furthering the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.
2023 Allied Member of the Year - IN Kansas City Magazine
Presented to honor an allied member (non-attraction) that demonstrates excellence in supporting the tourism and hospitality industry.
2023 Individual Achievement - Laurence Gration, American Truck Historical Society
Presented to a respected and distinguished individual who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement and/or service in helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry for many years.
2023 Attraction of the Year - Kansas City Monarchs
Presented to honor an attraction that has an impact on and demonstrates excellence in advancing the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Click here to learn more about all of our 2023 GKCAA Heart of Kansas City Award winners!