Because of your incredible support and generosity, together we were able to raise $64,000 to help transform the lives of veterans experiencing homelessness through permanent, affordable housing, supportive services and a vibrant community. Your participation empowers our mission and directly impacts the lives of the veterans we serve.
Congratulations to the 2025 Guardian Award recipients!
Art Fillmore Veteran Award: Brian Schaben, U.S. Army veteran and American Red Cross volunteer
Bob Waechter Lifetime Service Award: Adam Magers, licensed professional counselor and U.S. Army combat medic who helped found The Battle Within, a nonprofit organization that helps break down barriers and provide all veterans and first responders the mental and behavioral health support they need
Guardian Award (Organization): The Battle Within
St. Michael’s Veterans Center Veteran of the Year: Frank Locknar
St. Michael’s Veterans Center Volunteer of the Year: Clarence Hill
Thank you to our co-chairs Parry and Deanna Campbell
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Past Guardian Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 Guardian Award honorees
Joseph Mouton, US Bancorp Impact Finance and Ozy McDaniel.
2023 Guardian Award honorees
Rob Hughes, Gary Swanson, Garmin GPSVets and Carl Yonkers.
The Col. Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award 2022
One of the highlights of the evening was the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Association of the United States Army honoring Art Fillmore with the Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon Patriot Award for his lifetime service to veterans. SMVC would not exist without Art’s vision and leadership and we are forever grateful for his selfless service to others.
2022 Guardian Award recipients
Bob Waechter, Robin Johnson, Stuart Hunt and the Veterans Treatment Court.
