2025 Class of Rising Stars Nomination Form

The Independent invites you to nominate an individual making a difference in Kansas City for our 2025 Class of Rising Stars.

Deadline to submit nomination packets: November 22, 2024. Nominations will not be accepted after this date.

No age restriction.

While we applaud the great work of non-profit employees, please do not nominate someone based on his/her work as an employee. To nominate an employee of a non-profit organization, the nomination must be based on other volunteer work in the community, not on the person’s role as an employee.

Nominee Information
Nominee Name*
Employer*
Position*
Mailing Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Preferred Phone Number:*
Preferred Email:*
Your Information
Nominated By:*
Your Organization/Employment:*
Mailing Address:*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Preferred Phone Number:*
Preferred Email:*
Nominee Achievements
Describe the nominee's fundraising and volunteer experience by citing examples of work with at least two different Kansas City non-profit organizations.*
Why do you believe this person should be a Rising Star?*
Recommendation Letters
Please submit at least two, but no more than four, letters of recommendation from additional supporters for your nominee. These letters should be submitted by representatives of at least two different organizations. Recommendation letters must include the name, email, and address for the person writing the recommendation letters. Nomination packets will not be considered without these letters.
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Deadline to submit nomination packets: November 15, 2024. Nominations will not be accepted after this date.
Questions? Contact Annie England at annie@kcindependent.com.

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