The Victory Project was honored on Tuesday during the Kansas City Sports Awards presented by Populous as the recipient of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation's Spire Community Champion award.
The Victory Project Executive Director Lexie Clark accepted the award during the annual event, which celebrates the positive impact of sports and recognizes oustanding individuals and organizsations.
- McCownGordon Construction Executive of the Year: Brett Yormark, Big 12 Conference
- Spire Community Champion The Victory Project, Sporting KC
- Burns & McDonnell Coach of the Year: Steve Spagnuolo, Kansas City Chiefs
- Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
- Children’s Mercy Kansas City Sportswoman of the Year: Aleah Finnegan, Olympic Gymnast
- T-Mobile Legacy Award: Bill Hancock, Sports Executive
“As Kansas City continues to generate unprecedented excitement for its national and international sporting events, these honorees represent the best of our local sporting community,” says Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission. “Together, these individuals and their organizations play a critical role driving fan engagement, awareness and opportunity for Kansas City.”
The Spire Community Champion award is given to each year to a recipient with a longstanding commitment to bettering Kansas City through sports.
Launched by Sporting Kansas City in 2013, The Victory Project's mission is to celebrate children's victories, big or small, through philanthropic initiatives supporting childhood cancer and access to soccer.
Through numerous events and initiatives, The Victory Project is dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of children battling cancer, providing special experiences and opportunities to kids with disabilities and creating a more welcoming soccer environment for local youth. To learn more and to make a donation, visit VictoryKC.org.
