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Nominations Are Now Closed - we hope to see you when we present the Awards on November 7! Click here to register to attend!

The 2024 Heart of Kansas City Awards will be presented on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Kansas City Monarchs at Legends Field!

Do you know an organization or individual whose excellence has advanced the tourism and hospitality industry in KC? The Greater Kansas City Attractions Association wishes to honor these organizations/individuals through the Heart of Kansas City Awards program!

The recognition program features five categories:


Individual Achievement
Presented to a respected and distinguished individual who has demonstrated extraordinary achievement and/or service in helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry for many years.


Special Achievement
Presented to honor an individual or organization who coordinated or adapted a unique event, program or campaign to go above and beyond in furthering the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.


Allied Member of the Year

Presented to honor an allied member (non-attraction) that demonstrates excellence in supporting the tourism and hospitality industry.

Ambassador of the Year

Presented to honor an outstanding front of house staff member OR volunteer who demonstrates exemplary effort in customer service while helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.


Attraction of the Year
Presented to honor an attraction that has an impact on and demonstrates excellence in advancing the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry.

When nominating, unless otherwise stated, please focus on achievements during the last twelve months. Nominees/nominators must be current association members. Self-nominations are accepted.


Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2024

Visit this link to Submit Your Nomination Today!

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