Dena Laurent Sorenson Profile in Courage Award
This award recognizes individuals who have made personal and/or professional progress by overcoming obstacles through exceptional courage, fortitude and adherence to the high ideals which exemplify the urban management profession.
2023 Winner

Jamie Shew
(MPA 2010)
“Jamie is a leader in the elections field, a wonderful public servant, a tireless advocate for election integrity, transparency, and the voters of Douglas County, KS. He exemplifies a true profile in courage and is very much deserving of this honor.”
- Jon Fisk (MPA 2009)
Past Winners
Year | Name |
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2023 | Jamie Shew |
2020 | Chante' Mitchell |
2018 | Angela Harness Cline |
2015 | Walter Denton |
2013 | Rachel Hut Bremen |
2010 | Stan Stewart |
2007 | Carol Nalbandian |
2005 | Kate Smith |
2004 | Sandra Tripp Jones |
2003 | Tansy Hayward |
2001 | Dena Laurent Sorenson |
1994 | Teddy C. Ryan, Jr. |
1993 | David Davis |