Community Volunteer All-Star Recognizes Wichita-Area Volunteers
The National Baseball Congress announced the 15 community members or groups who will be recognized as Terry Brewster Community Volunteer All-Stars at the 2024 NBC World Series, powered by Evergy.
The Terry Brewster Community Volunteer Award is given annually in honor of long time NBC supporter and former board member Terry Brewster. Volunteers are nominated by members of the community, and then winners are selected by a committee. More than 40 nominations were submitted in 2024 for local volunteers.
The 2024 honorees receive four tickets to an NBCWS game where they will be recognized during the feature game, and have their story shared. The community is invited to attend the games and help celebrate these dedicated residents who volunteer their time, talent, and resources for the benefit of others.
2024 Terry Brewster Community Volunteer Award Honorees
| NBCWS Game | Honoree | Company | Volunteer Organization (s) |
| Thursday, July 25 | Sheila Officer | Retired | Racial Profiling Advisory Board of Wichita |
| Friday, July 26 | Andy McFayden | WSU Tech | Goodwill, Salvation Army, Dress for Success, TKAAM, etc. |
| Friday, July 26 | Judy & Cleo Albrecht | Sedgwick County Zoo | Sedgwick County Zoo |
| Saturday, July 27 | Kristi Eden | Eden Auto Sales | Salvation Army |
| Saturday, July 27 | Merlyn Tenclay | Community Volunteer | Salvation Army |
| Sunday, July 28 | Ken & Rachel Ediger | Community Volunteers | Family Promise of Greater Wichita |
| Monday, July 29 | Officer Brent Johnson | Wichita Police Department | WPD Volunteer coordinator for Bonding Through Board Games, overall service |
| Tuesday, July 30 | Heide Bryan | Evergy | Wichita Area Builder’s Association, Professional Women in Building-Builder’s Care Fund, Junior Achievement, and other community service |
| Tuesday, July 30 | Claire Meredith | Community Volunteer | Kansas Food Bank |
| Wednesday, July 31 | Wichita Collegiate Schools | Wichita Collegiate Schools | Rainbows United |
| Wednesday, July 31 | Tom Borrego | Butler Community College | Human Kind, Empower, Rotary, Hispanic Leadership, Catholic Schools of Wichita |
| Thursday, August 1 | Mel Gregory | League 42 | League 42 photographer |
| Thursday, August 1 | Erik Schiminger | Textron | Human Kind, League 42 coach, Big Brothers Big Sisters |
| Friday, August 2 | Lowell (Tom) Gillespie | American Red Cross | |
| Friday, August 2 | Ken Holopirek | ICT Food Rescue Volunteer | ICT Food Rescue |
| Saturday, August 3 | Joshua Whiteside | Community Volunteer | |
| Saturday, August 3 | LeRoy Kreutzer Jr | Farm Bureau Financial Services | Wichita Adaptive Sports |
The 90th NBC World Series kicks off at Eck Stadium in Wichita July 25th – August 3rd. The largest summer collegiate national championship in the country, the NBC World Series is one of the longest running sporting events in the United States. More than 900 NBC alumni have gone on to play in Major League Baseball. Tickets to the 2024 NBCWS start at only $12 and are available at nbcbaseball.com.
About the NBC Baseball Foundation: The National Baseball Congress World Series has been a cornerstone of summer collegiate and independent baseball for over 89 years, providing a platform for players to showcase their talents and fostering a sense of community among baseball enthusiasts. The NBC Baseball Foundation 501c3 strives to connect communities through baseball, and foster a love for the game while celebrating the history. The NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, will be held July 25-August 3 at Eck Stadium in Wichita. For more information about the National Baseball Congress, please contact: Katie Woods, Tournament Director at katie@nbcbaseball.com or 316-265-6236 or visit nbcbaseball.com.
