

Join us on September 17, 2022 for our
50th Anniversary and
5th Annual 70 Over 70 Awards Gala
The 70 Over 70 Awards Gala honors those who have made significant contributions and achievements in their respective endeavors and includes community leaders and builders, business owners, entrepreneurs, volunteers, environmentalists, and arts and cultural leaders.
Thank you to our 2022 Gala Chairs!

Carmen Zungia & Tanner Wycoff

Kathy Cox & Gary Cortes

Edith & Benny Lee

Carmen Zungia & Tanner Wycoff
Thank You to our 2022 Sponsors!
70 Over 70 Honorees named by KC Shepherd's Center represent and reflect the diverse interests, accomplishments and lifestyles of older adults who live in the greater Kansas City Community. It celebrates these adults who have made significant contributions and achievements in their respective endeavors, be they community leaders and builders, business owners, entrepreneurs, volunteers, environmentalists, arts & cultural leaders; that have made and are making a difference.
Presenting Sponsor

Titanium Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors


Silver Sponsors
Benny & Edith Lee

Steve Rinne and Barbara Mueth
Bronze Sponsors
BOK Financial
Country Club Bank
Tony Guy - State Farm Agent
Kingswood Senior Living Foundation
David Oliver
Kathy Smith
The Creative Planning Foundation
First Interstate Bank
Haverty Family Foundation
Torre and Lisa Nigro
Peterson Manufacturing Co.
University Health
Copper Sponsors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Karen Boyd
The CarMax Foundation
Carrie & Andrea Chadwick
Susan & Rand Mikulecky
Patron Sponsors
William Bruning
Rita Cortes
Gary H. Cortes and Kathy Cox
Don and Pat Dagenais
Carolyn and Randy Hall
Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Jr. Donor Advisory Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Katrina and Tom Henke Charitable Fund
Lisa Gioia
Carla Grant
KC Elder Law
PACE KC
Elise Jackson
Pam & Gary Gradinger
Gary Gummig
Cathy McCaddon
Pickett, Chaney, and McMullen LLP
9200 Ward Parkway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
Our Mission is to support, celebrate and empower older adults, fostering independence and connection.