We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Celebration of Heroes.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Pennway Place 2500 W Pennway, Kansas City, MO 64108

Hosted by event co-chairs Parry and Deanna Campbell.

Become a 2025 Celebration of Heroes Event Sponsor

Sponsorship not only helps fund SMVC and the event, but it also comes with incredible benefits ranging from premier seating and event tickets to printed recognition, exhibit space, and reception signage. Learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits using the Sponsorship Packet button below.

Celebration Sponsorship Packet

Nominate an organization or individual for a 2025 Celebration of Heroes Guardian Award

The Guardian Awards shine a light on groups and people who go above and beyond to help the Kansas City veteran’s community. You can learn more about nominating deserving organizations and individuals using either the Guardian Award Nomination Packet PDF or the online nomination form.

Guardian Award Nomination

Thank You

Thank you to our amazing community of supporters and sponsors for making our 2024 Celebration of Heroes event such an incredible success! Together, we raised over $50,000 to support our mission which provides permanent, affordable housing, social services, and a vibrant community for veterans experiencing homelessness or living with a disability.

Enjoy this video message from SMVC veterans who are grateful for your support.

Congratulations to the 2024 Guardian Award honorees

Joseph Mouton, US Bancorp Impact Finance and Ozy McDaniel.

Thank you to the 2024 Celebration of Heroes sponsors!

Past Guardian Award Recipients

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.