TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The people who keep you prepared and safe during emergencies were celebrated for their outstanding efforts Wednesday night.
The Kansas Emergency Management Association held its annual awards banquet in Manhattan. The event recognized newly-certified emergency managers, and honored outstanding emergency management professionals and support professionals.
Riley County’s Russel Stukey was given a lifetime certified emergency manager award. In addition, Jim Uselton with Heinen Brothers Agra Services received the Outstanding Emergency Management Support Professional, and Nelson Casteel from Shawnee County and Rev. Holly Tapley of the Greater Plains United Methodist Conference were among those presented with KEMA Life Member Awards.
13’s Melissa Brunner emceed tonight’s awards presentation.
Other award recipients:
Instructor of the Year: Mike Loren, Barber Co. EMOutstanding New EM Professional: Sarah Burkhart, Anderson Co. EMMentorship Excellence: Kerri Korthals, Butler Co. EMEM Professional of the Year: BJ Hayes, Pratt Co. EMPresident’s Award: Keith Haberer, Ellsworth Co. EM
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