Thrive’s Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, November 16.  During the Annual Dinner we honor and celebrate organizations and individuals who have made positive impacts in our community.  This year’s finalists are as follows:

In the category of Excellence in Health and Wellness:  Allen County Emergency Communications Center, Monarch Health and Wellness Committee, and School-Based Mental Health Partners (Southeast Kansas Mental Health, USD 258 and Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City).

In the category of Excellence in Recreation: 54 Fitness, Modern Woodmen, and Pure Prairie Pickleball.

In the category of Excellence in Education:  Allen County Historical Society, Thomas H. Bowlus Fine Arts Center and Friends of the Bowlus, and Savonburg Public Library.

In the category of Excellence in Economic Development:  A Bolder Humboldt, G&W Foods, and the Marmaton Market.

Congratulations to our finalists!  The winners will be announced on Friday, November 16 along with the winners of the Volunteer of the Year Award, The Donna Talkington Award and the Unsung Hero Awards.  We look forward to seeing you Friday night beginning at 5:30pm for the social hour prior to the 6:30pm dinner and awards presentation.