Terry Brewster Award
The Terry Brewster Community Volunteer Award stands as a testament to the enduring impact of individuals who dedicate their lives to uplifting their communities. Named in honor of Terry Brewster, a man whose passion for Wichita and its people knew no bounds, this award celebrates the spirit of selfless service. Terry’s legacy, marked by his entrepreneurial success, deep involvement in local organizations, and unwavering support for youth sports, serves as the guiding light for this recognition.
Nominations close June 2nd and winners are announced June 27th.
Each year, we seek to honor those who, like Terry, give generously of their time and talents, enriching the lives of others and strengthening the fabric of our community. This award is more than just a recognition; it’s a continuation of Terry’s commitment to fostering a stronger, more vibrant Wichita, one volunteer at a time.
Today, Terry’s legacy is carried forward by his daughter, Kristin Bearup (pictured on the left), who proudly participates in the award presentation, ensuring his spirit of community service lives on and inspires future generations of volunteers.
Community Volunteer All-Stars
Each year, community volunteers are recognized for their commitment to improving the places where they live, work, and play. These volunteers work in a diverse grouping of non-profits across the area and have impacted the people around them in many ways.
Nominations close June 2nd and winners are announced June 27th.
- Nominations are welcome from any local nonprofit and do not need to be sports-related.
- Volunteers should be connected to any local charitable or nonprofit organization.
- Volunteers must attend the tournament to win the award. This year’s tournament is July 24th – August 2nd, 2025.
- Please note that nominations do not carry over from year to year. If a nominee was not selected previously, we encourage you to submit their name again.
- Selected honorees will receive 4 tickets to the NBC World Series game, where they will be recognized on the field during the feature game, and their stories will be shared.
The Awards Design
The Terry Brewster Community Volunteer Award is a truly distinctive honor, reflecting both Terry’s legacy and Wichita’s rich aviation heritage. Presented by Spirit AeroSystems, the award is crafted from an actual airplane window, symbolizing the city’s status as the ‘Air Capital of the World.’ This unique piece, shaped like a passenger window, serves as a powerful reminder of the heights to which community spirit can soar. Just as Wichita’s aviation industry has lifted the world, these exceptional volunteers elevate their communities through their selfless dedication. This special award not only celebrates Terry’s memory but also embodies the spirit of innovation and community that defines our city of Wichita.
Terry Brewster Award Winners
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2024
Name Volunteer Organizations Ingrid Brown Wichita Indochinese Center Sheila Officer Racial Profiling Advisory Board of Wichita Andy McFayden Goodwill, Salvation Army, Dress for Success, TKAAM, etc. Judy & Cleo Albrech Sedgwick County Zoo Kristi Eden Salvation Army Merlyn Tenclay Kristi Eden Ken & Rachel Ediger Family Promise Brent Johnson Wichita Police Department Heide Bryan Wichita Area Builder’s Association, Professional Women in Building-Builder’s Care Fund Junior Achievement, etc. Claire Meredith Kansas Food Bank Collegiate School Rainbows United Tom Borrego Human Kind, Empower, Rotary, Hispanic Leadership, Catholic Schools of Wichita Mel Gregory League 42 photographer Erik Schiminger Human Kind, League 42 Coach, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lowell (Tom) Gillespie Red Cross Ken Holopirek ICT Food Rescue LeRoy Kreutzer Jr. Wichita Adaptive Sports Joshua Whiteside Down Syndrome Society of Wichita
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2023
Name Volunteer Organizations Ennidh Allender Kansas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Evergy VISTA, KHEDF JoAnn Yager Salvation Army SM Sgt Michael Fulton McConnell Airman Ashley King Sojourners/Passageways Jim Reid Giving the Basics Wichita Kody McDowell Prime Fit Youth Foundation Carrie Baer Make-A-Wish Anna Jackson BBBS Bob & Lila Keefer Kansas Food Bank Kirsten Shannon Kirsten Shannon Jim Hall ICT Food Rescue Rev. Wade Moore Jr. Urban Prep & Story Time Village David Delker Red Cross Deena Kreutzer She Runs This Town Jennifer White Kansas Honor Flight Denise Sawyer Down Syndrome Society of Wichita Lorrie Beck The Great Plains Nature Center, Habitat for Humanity, Alzheimer’s Association, Kansas Food Bank and Granny Basketball Kim Mudd Wichita Special Olympics Denise Hinson Breakthrough Club
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2022
Name Volunteer Organizations Richard Gadbury Founder and Head Coach of Reno County Boxing Academy Zak Kirk Softball & Baseball Coach and owner of Home Plate Club John Wright Coach and Mentor for basketball and track & field student athletes Becker/Heimerman Families Youth recreational sports leaders in Garden Plain Jim Snodgrass His Helping Hands Volunteer & Board Member John Newsom Long-time volunteer for The Women’s Network- TWN Jeff McCausland 2022 Riverfest Volunteer & Volunteer Coordinator James Roseboro Founder of the Wichita Independent Neighborhoods and President of the Northeast Heights Neighborhood Association David & Lynn Gilkey Co-founders of Rise Up For Youth in Wichita Teon Wilson Founder of Prime Fit Youth Foundation Linette Brungardt Longtime Chair of Spirit AeroSystems’ Adopt A Family & Toy Drive David Jabara Member of League 42 Board of Directors and Leading Force of Kids First Fundraising Campaign Ian Worrell Volunteer and Board of Directors Member for HumanKind Skip Moran Volunteer Driver for Passageways Carol Brewer Head of Dorothy’s Lane Social Service Agency Sherri Hamilton Volunteer for Junior Achievement of Wichita and The Pando Initiative
