Lee’s Summit CARES 21st Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast
Mayor’s Character Breakfast
January 16, 2025 | 8am – 9:30am | John Knox Pavilion
Recognizing Character
Community-Wide Event
Inspirational Keynote
Join us at the 21st Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast
Lee’s Summit CARES is proud to announce that the 21st Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast will be held on January 16th, 2025.
The Mayor’s Character Breakfast is a celebration of the people in our community who are found to have exceptional character traits and make our community a community of character.
The Mayor’s Character Breakfast is an annual fundraising event for Lees Summit CARES. Funds raised are used to support our efforts in the prevention work we do with youth and families in Lee’s Summit.
- John Knox Village Pavillion
- 520 Murray Road | Lees Summit MO 64081
- Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 8:00am – 9:30am
JOIN THE CHARACTER COUNCIL
We Present Reflections of Character Awards
Each year we present awards to those in our community who have exceptional character. Honorees are nominated by their peers. We encourage community members to submit nominations now!
Reflections of Character Nominations
Recipients of the Reflections of Character award are nominated by their peers. Nominations are carefully reviewed and scored by a committee to arrive at the most deserving of our residents.
Awards for the 12 Character Traits
There are 12 award categories. Each of the Character Awards represents one of the 12 character traits. Who do you know that has Exceptional Character?
- Appreciation
- Citizenship
- Cooperation
- Courage
- Family
- Honesty
- Kindness
- Perseverance
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Self-Control
- Sportsmanship
Awards for:
The Ethics in Business Award | Who do you know that exemplifies significant ethics in their professional and personal relationships?
The Lifetime Achievement Award | Who do you know that has worked to promote an idea in our community for at least 5 years? Let us know why you nominated them for their achievement.
We will also be honoring community members.
Guidelines for Nominations
These awards are based on nominations that come from YOU! If the person you nominate is selected you will be given one seat at the breakfast to witness the award being presented to your nominee. 1) The nominee must be a Lee’s Summit resident, 2) The nominee must have worked on their achievement for at least 5 years.
Nominator must be able to describe:
- The nominee’s ability to advance an idea
- The nominee’s service to Lee’s Summit
- The nominee’s significant and sustained contribution to Lee’s Summit
- How the nominee’s contribution demonstrates Leadership, Vision and Commitment
Get Involved with the Breakfast Planning
Join the Character Council
COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
To promote and develop the annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast.
THEIR WORK INCLUDES:
- Evaluating and reviewing the 12 character nominees annually
- Identifying the Keynote Speaker
- Setting the general tone and theme for the Breakfast
COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
- When: 4th Thursday of each Month (with the exception of November/December, please see below)
- Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
- Where: Security Bank, 210 SW Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO
- The Mayor’s Character Breakfast is on the 3rd Thursday in January this year.
January 23: 9:00am – 10:00am
August 28: 9:00am – 10:00am
September 25: 9:00 – 10:00am