08/12/2026
🌟 **NOMINATE YOUR UNSUNG HEROES!** 🌟
Who is making a difference in our recovery community but doesn’t always get the recognition they deserve?
Now is your chance to shine a light on them! 💜
Nominate your favorite **Unsung Heroes** and help us celebrate the people who work tirelessly to support recovery, strengthen our community, inspire hope, and lift others up—often quietly and behind the scenes.
✨ **Let’s give recognition to the people who rarely ask for it but absolutely deserve it!**
🏆 Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the incredible people who make our recovery community stronger.
**Who is YOUR Unsung Hero?**
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🌟 **NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!** 🌟
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Every day, incredible people across our community quietly make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use and recovery. They don't do it for recognition—but they deserve it.
The **Kansas City Recovery Coalition** is proud to announce the **2026 Unsung Heroes Awards Luncheon!** This event celebrates the individuals, organizations, law enforcement professionals, behavioral health providers, and community partners who are strengthening recovery throughout Kansas City and Missouri.
🏆 **Award Categories Include:**
✨ Kansas City Impact Award
✨ Missouri Statewide Impact Award
✨ Law Enforcement Impact Award
✨ Behavioral Health Services Award
✨ Recovery Community Partner Award
✨ Shining Star Award
✨ Lifetime Achievement Award
📣 **Coalition Members:** We will be completing **all award nominations during our Coalition Meeting** tomorrow.
🗓 **Thursday, August 6**
🕙 **10:00 AM**
**Come prepared to nominate the individuals and organizations you believe deserve to be recognized.** We'll have nomination forms available and will take time during the meeting to complete them together. Your voice helps ensure the people making a difference in our recovery community receive the recognition they've earned.
Then join us as we celebrate our nominees at the:
📅 **Unsung Heroes Awards Luncheon**
🗓 **Thursday, October 1, 2026**
🕚 **11:00 AM – 1:00 PM**
📍 112 N. Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, MO 64123
🎟️ **Reserve your seat!**
• Individual Ticket: **$35**
• Table of 6: **$200**
❤️ Help us shine a light on the people whose dedication, compassion, and service strengthen recovery every day. We can't wait to celebrate them with you!