Dena Laurent Sorenson 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |