Each year since 2010, the Topeka Public Schools Foundation has awarded one deserving community partner with the Patron Award for their commitment to community improvements and youth.





2024: Dr. Channing and Dina Cox
2023: BT & Co.
2022: Jim & Ethel Edwards
2021: Bartlett & West
2020: Dr. Rob & Tammy Kenagy
2019: Greg Schwerdt, Schwerdt Design Group
2018: HTK Architects, P.A. / Latimer Sommers & Associates, P.A.
2017: Jim Parrish, Parrish Hotel Corp.
2016: Louise Hummer
2015: Michael P. Kiley, Security Benefit
2014: John Dicus, Capitol Federal
2013: Denny Payne, Brier Payne Meade Insurance
2012: Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP
2011: Jim Deines, ASA Marketing
2010: Emery Fager, CoreFirst Bank