The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards.
Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce
State: Kansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The increasingly popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on the Kansas economy and on their local communities.
Award Categories
- AgriBusiness
- Companies that stand out in the agribusiness industry – including agricultural production, products and services, and agri-tourism.
- Apprenticeship Champion
- Companies and other entities that excel providing registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas.
- Business Innovation
- Companies from any sector incorporating innovative technologies in their business.
- Healthcare/ Nonprofit
- Noteworthy services provided by either healthcare facilities or nonprofit organizations.
- Main Street Momentum
- Businesses revitalizing main streets or neighborhood commercial districts through growth or engagement.
- Manufacturing/ Distribution
- Outstanding achievement for companies of all sizes involved in manufacturing and distribution.
- Non-Traditional Talent Pools
- Companies that have gone above and beyond to hire those with prior involvement in the justice system, youth, seniors or individuals with disabilities.
- Retail/Service
- Exceptional performance by businesses selling goods, products and/or services.
- Small Business Champion – Corporate Partner Award (State-Level Only)
- Honors a corporation that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to small business growth in Kansas through investment and partnerships
- Under 30 Entrepreneur
- Young entrepreneurs under the age of 30 who are achieving business success.
- Welcome Back
- Entrepreneurs and businesspeople who once left Kansas but have returned to make their mark in the Sunflower State.
For more information, visit Kansas Department of Commerce.
