Area professionals recognized for their contributions to the community

Kansas professionals in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities are in the news this month for their outstanding support to the community.

Kathy Brennon of Tri-Valley Developmental Services was honored with the 2016 Community Service Award, presented by the Erie Chamber of Commerce.

Sharon Spratt of Cottonwood Inc., was inducted as a 2016 Lawrence Business Hall of Fame Laureate by Junior Achievement of Kansas for her dedication for the Lawrence community and for serving as an inspiration for Junior Achievement students.

Starkey CEO Colin McKenney was presented the Professional of the Year award by the Arc of Sedgwick County at their annual "Arc Awards" in Wichita.

Last week, Cary Odell from Johnson County Developmental Supports won ANCOR’s 2016 recognition award for the Direct Support Professional of the Year for the State of Kansas.

Kathy Brennon, Tri-Valley Developmental Supports, with her Community
Service Award from the Erie Chamber of Commerce. 

Cottonwood's Sharon Spratt will be inducted as a 2016 Lawrence
Business Hall of Fame Laureate by Junior Achievement of Kansas 

Starkey CEO Colin McKenney was presented the
Professional of the Year award by the Arc of Sedgwick County

Cary Odell, Johnson County Developmental Supports, won ANCOR’s
 2016 recognition award for the Direct Support Professional
of the Year for the State of Kansas