The Birdies Awards
On Thursday, August 25th, 2022, we honoredLegacy Maker Bobby Watson, Legacy Creator Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II,and Legacy Partner Pat Jordan for their longstanding dedication to the advancement of the American Jazz Museum and the 18th and Vine District. Other guests of honor included Mayor Quinton Lucas, Steve Kraske, and a special performance by the McFadden Brothers.
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Legacy Sponsors:
Michael and Benay Shannon, Restless Spirits Distilling Co.
Taliaferro & Browne, Inc.
The Olsson Group
Sarah and Jim Weitzel
Honoree Sponsors:
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation (JDRC)
KC Jazz Alive
UMKC Jazz Friends
Silver Sponsors:
Eugene and Sarah Lowry
Polsinelli
University Health
Table Sponsors:
Nathaniel DuBose
Sally Firestone
Mary Kemper Wolf
Parson + Associates
With Special Contributions From:
Byrne Pelofsky + Associates
Sophic Solutions, LLC
Shop Local KC
Union Press Printing
And Sustaining Support from our Corporate Members:
JE Dunn Construction
Hallmark Cards
multistudio
UMB Bank
National Association for Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Blue Tree Technology