The University of Kansas Health System – Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration
More than 420 guests gathered for The University of Kansas Health System’s ninth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration. The June 11th event was held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Dr. Kirk Benson was honored with the Legacy Award. Catalyst Awards were presented to Cheryl Lockton Williams and to Kevin Westrope and Jason Holmes. Partner in Excellence Awards were given to BKD CPAs & Advisors, represented by Abe Cole and Joe Watt, and to The Roasterie, represented by Danny O’Neill.
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| Greg and Deanna Graves |
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| Bob Page, The University of Kansas Health System; Cheryl Lockton Williams, honoree; and Dr. Bernie Williams |
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| Jim and Dana Bartimus |
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| Honorees: Dr. Kirk Benson, The University of Kansas Health System; Danny O’Neill, representing The Roasterie; Cheryl Lockton Williams, Abe Cole and Joe Watt, representing BKD CPAs & Advisors; and Jason Holmes and Kevin Westrope |
Also featured in the July 20, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald
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