We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Celebration of Heroes.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pennway Place at Dan Meiner’s Studio, 2500 W Pennway, Kansas City, MO 64108
Hosted by event co-chairs Parry and Deanna Campbell.
Business Attire.
Free parking along Jefferson Street.
Enter the west side of the building off of Jefferson Street.
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.
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.
