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81st Annual Achievement Day

Friday, May 2, 2025

We hope to see you there!

  • 6 – 6:45 p.m.: Registration and cocktail reception
  • 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.: Dinner and program
  • 7:30 – 9 p.m.: Live music entertainment
  • Ever Glades Farm, Kansas City, MO 64166
     

Citation for Achievement Honorees

We are proud to present four accomplished William Jewell graduates with the 2025 Citation for Achievement.

Katie Lawson portraitDr. Katie (Martin) Lawson ’99
Executive Director – Special Programs
North Kansas City School District

 

 

 

Mandy Levings portraitMandy (Martin) Levings ’99
Senior Partner
FleishmanHillard

 

 

 

Darren Prenger portraitDarren Prenger ’03
President and COO
ECCO Select

 

 

 

Anthony Shop portraitAnthony Shop ’05
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Social Driver

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

> Sponsorship registration form

Our 2025 sponsors and sponsor benefits:

  • Presenting Sponsor – $25,000
    • Premier Table Seating for 8
    • Company Advertising Displayed at Event
    • Verbal Stage Recognition
    • Recognition on 1 Designated Social Media Post
    • Recognition in Event Invitation Emails and Slideshow
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)

    Presenting Sponsors:
    Russ and Melanie Cline Family Foundation
    The Ever Glades Fund
    Mathes Family

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  • Grand Underwriter – $15,000
    • Premier Table Seating for 8
    • Company Advertising Displayed at Event
    • Recognition on 1 Designated Social Media Post
    • Recognition in Event Invitation Emails and Slideshow
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)
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  • Underwriter – $10,000
    • Premier Table Seating for 6
    • Company Advertising Displayed at Event
    • Recognition on 1 Designated Social Media Post
    • Recognition in Event Invitation Emails and Slideshow
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)

    Underwriters:
    ECCO Select
    John and Melanie Gill
    Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation

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  • Celebration Sponsor – $7,500
    • Premier Table Seating for 6
    • Company Advertising Displayed at Event
    • Recognition in Event Invitation Emails and Slideshow
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)

    Celebration Sponsors:
    Jason and Bethany Houseworth
    The University of Kansas Health System
     

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  • Benefactor Sponsor – $5,000
    • Premier Table Seating for 4
    • Recognition in Event Invitation Emails and Slideshow
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)

    Benefactor Sponsors:
    Commerce Bank
    ​Tyler Griffin
    Husch Blackwell, LLP
    KPMG LLP
    Social Driver
    David and Julie Warm

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  • Ambassador Sponsor – $3,000
    • Reserved Table Seating for 4
    • Recognition in Event Invitation Emails and Slideshow
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)

    Ambassador Sponsors:
    Arvest Bank
    Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
    Forvis Mazars
    Hallmark Distribution Center
    John and Melissa Dowling
    Jeff and Sarah Hon
    JE Dunn Construction Company
    The Miller Group
    Jim and Lisa Shoemaker
    Craig and Deana Zahnd
     

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  • Scholars Sponsor – $1,000
    • Reserved Table Seating for 2
    • Recognition in Dinner Program (print deadlines apply)

    Scholar Sponsors:
    David and Amy Anderson
    Stephen Hemphill
    Lynn and Carol Hogue
    Dr. Deane (Potter) Johnson Corn
    Greg and Marge Lund
    Scott and Kristen Martin
    Kristen and Amon Wooldridge

     

     

     

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Event Leadership

  • Honorary Co-Chairs

    Cline family portrait

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Melanie (Griffin) Cline ’78 and W. Russ Cline, Jr. ’70
    Ryan Cline ’08 and Jessica (Sudduth) Cline ’09

    "Our family is honored to be a part of this 81st Achievement Day Celebration for William Jewell College. In the College’s 176 years, thousands of aspiring achievers have graduated and gone out into the world to make a difference. While we are unable to recognize them all, Achievement Day is evidence that it works! This year’s honorees have distinguished themselves and Jewell with outstanding accomplishments, not only in their professions but in service to community. Our family is proud to be alumni of the Campus of Achievement."

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About the Venue

outside of white barn.  dinner tables inside barn with dirt floor

  • Parking

    Valet parking will be available for all guests.

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  • Suggested Attire

    Instead of business casual, think farm casual!

    • Women: It’s all about the footwear! Remember we will be outside, so it’s best to go with boots, dressy flats or wedges, but steer clear of stilettos! A nice top with tailored pants or a dress would be appropriate.
    • Men: A button-down shirt with chinos or jeans paired with a sport coat—you’ll fit right in.
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