2023 Humanitarian Awards Benefit
August 26, 2023
About The Humanitarian Awards Benefit
For 73 years, the Humanitarian Awards Benefit has brought the Wichita community together to celebrate its unsung heroes-everyday people going out of their way to help someone just because it's the right thing to do. The event is also a fundraiser, raising critical funds to help HumanKind Ministries continue our important work helping the homeless and those living in poverty through our homeless shelters, low-income apartments, case management, Operation Holiday, and more.
On Saturday, August 26, 2023 we had the privilege to come together for the 73rd annual Humanitarian Awards. It was a momentous occasion as we celebrated the achievements of this year's esteemed award winners who go above and beyond in the community. Congratulations Tom Borrego, Bike Walk Wichita, and Courtney Wages.
Thank you to our distinguished guests, 2023 event sponsors, and our generous community. Together we raised a remarkable $500,000+ in support of HumanKind's mission to serve and uplift the most vulnerable members of our community. These funds will help thousands of community members over the next four months. We truly couldn't do this critical work without your support.
Be sure to follow us on social media @HumanKindWichita for updates about next year's event and more ways to stay involved throughout the year.
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners
Leadership Through Action
Awarded to Tom Borrego
For more than 30 years, Tom Borrego has been committed to serving his community. Tom currently serves as the Executive Director for the Butler Community College Foundation and, over the past 17 years, has led, served, and supported numerous local organizations.
Tom has a unique ability to bring the mission and ideas of each nonprofit he works with to life. His dedication to servant leadership and spreading the positive impact of local nonprofits is truly inspiring and has changed a lot of lives over the years.
Golden Rule
Awarded to Bike Walk Wichita
Bike Walk Wichita has been serving the Wichita community since 2010, helping to create a more livable, accessible, and connected community. They serve many underprivileged individuals by giving them a means of transportation through volunteerism, offering free "ready to roll" bikes to children in need, and advocating for better public transportation. Their purpose has always run deeper than a love of biking and walking-they value uplifting people from all walks of life and in doing so, restore dignity and independence to hundreds of Wichitans.
Light The Way Youth
Awarded to Courtney Wages
Courtney Wages has been an advocate for the blind and visually impaired for several years. She spends her free time volunteering at Heathers Camp, working with children who are blind and exposing them to activities like swimming and horse riding, showing them they are capable and worthy of doing whatever they set their mind to. Last year, Courtney launched "Eye See You," an initiative that teaches students across the city to embrace differences and support those with different abilities. Whether she's volunteering her time, advocating for those with different abilities, or collecting eyeware for families in need, Courtney's passion and heart are helping hundreds of children and families in Wichita.