Robert Brock Medal of Distinction

The Robert Brock Medal of Distinction is reserved for presentation to Kansas individuals, national leaders or organizations who have performed outstanding and conspicuous service at the state, national or international level in the pursuit and furtherance of the best principals and philosophy of the Kansas Democratic Party and the nation. Such outstanding service commands a broad participation in community and public service endeavors as well as conspicuous service to government and to the philosophy of the Democratic Party. The Robert Brock Medal of Distinction shall be considered the highest award which can be bestowed by the Kansas Democratic Party.

Past recipients:

• 2010  Vic Moser
• 2008  Pat Lehman
• 2007  Larry Gates, Joyce Allegrucci
• 2006  Dr. Bill Roy
• 2005  Rep. Bill Reardon
• 2004  Paul Feliciano, U.L. "Rip" Gooch, Ethel Peterson
• 2003  Tom Docking
• 2002  Jim Slattery
• 2001  Kansas AFL-CIO
• 2000  Joan Finney
• 1999  Dennis M. Langley
• 1998  James W. Parrish
• 1997  Kansas Federation of Women's Democratic Clubs, Irene Younkman, President
• 1996  Nick Badwey
• 1995  Shirley Jacques
• 1994  Chandler Rudicel
• 1993  Paul Ayward

Georgia Neese Gray Award

The Georgia Neese Gray award is reserved for presentation to Kansans who have served in elected office at the municipal and/or county level and who have performed outstanding service to their local community in the pursuit of the principals of the Kansas Democratic Party. Such service commends a lengthy and broad participation in public service endeavors to the city, county and state. This award shall be considered the highest honor which can be bestowed by the Kansas Democratic Party to its municipal and county elected officials.

Past recipients:

• 2008  Larry Wilson
• 2005  Lori Hirons
• 2003  Eloise Lynch
• 2002  Linda Peterson
• 2001  Dan Brunetti
• 2000  Carolyn Campbell
• 1999  George Ross, Jr.
• 1997  Mary Ladesic
• 1996  Larry Mathews

Dennis M. Langley Award

The Dennis M. Langley award is given to individuals whose financial support and commitment has helped build a foundation for the operations of the party. It recognizes the generous, unselfish commitment of individuals who support Democratic causes year in and year out. This award shall be considered the highest honor which can be bestowed to an individual in recognition of their financial support.

Past recipients:

• 2010  KOSE
• 2009  Carpenters Union
• 2008  Frank Gaines
• 2005  Tom Schwartz
• 2004  Shirley Allen
• 2003  Dan Watkins
• 2002  Kansas NEA
• 2001  Wesley Johnson
• 2000  Dennis Langley

Kansas Democratic Memorial Scholarship

Past recipients:

• 2002  Robin Anderson
• 2001  Robert Choromanski
• 2000  Hayley Rumback
• 1999  Megan Scheidt
• 1998  Jack Martin

Paul Pendargast Lifetime Achievement Award

This award shall be bestowed by the Kansas Democratic Party in gratitude and recognition of long standing and diligent service as a professional political figure to the Kansas and national Democratic Party, and for unyielding devotion to the American democratic process.

Past recipients:

• 2009  Anthony Hensley
• 2008  Wil Leiker
• 2007  Joe Scranton
• 2006  Kaye Cleaver
• 2003  Craig Grant
• 2002  R.J. Wilson
• 2001  Brett Cott
• 2000 - Lyn Shaw
• 1999 - Mary Isenhour
• 1998 - Sally Thompson
• 1997 - Arlene Haney Brummel
• 1996 - Bob Wootton
• 1995 - Paul Pendergast

John D. Montgomery Distinguished Service Award

The John D. Montgomery Distinguished Service Award is reserved for presentation to an individual whose qualifications and accomplishments are exemplary and whose services are widely acclaimed. It recognizes long-standing service to the Kansas Democratic Party and its members at the local, state and national levels. Candidates for this award have worked diligently and substantially contributed over an extended period of time for more than one candidate or issue. This award shall be considered the highest honor which can be bestowed to a non-publicly elected Kansas Democrat by the Kansas Democratic Party.

Past Recipients:

• 2008  Tom Thompson
• 2007  John Bird
• 2006  Claude Lee
• 2005  John Bottenberg, Carol McDowell
• 2003  Tim Peterson
• 2002  Constance Wray
• 2001  Dan Glickman
• 2000  Randy Rathbun
• 1999  Dan Lykins
• 1998  Roberta Seger
• 1997  Velda Duette
• 1996  Larry Tenopir
• 1995  Norbert Dreiling
• 1994  William Bell
• 1993  Robert Tilton

Robert E. Tilton Award

This award recognizes outstanding leadership on the county level to organize democrats, field strong candidates, and work to mobilize support for Democratic campaigns. This award shall be considered the highest honor which can be bestowed to a Democratic County Chair by the Kansas Democratic Party.

Past Recipients:

• 2009  Kathryn Focke
• 2008  Kelly Johnston
• 2007  Bill Roy, Jr.
• 2006  Dr. Jim Harrington
• 2005  Marilyn Greathouse
• 2004  Glenn Staab