
Robert H. Meneilly
The Robert H. Meneilly “Stand Up, Speak Out” award was created in 2001 to recognize leaders who demonstrate respect for the rights, beliefs and freedoms of all individuals, have the courage to stand up for justice and equality, even when unpopular, and understand the importance of the political process in securing these rights.
This special award was named in honor of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Robert H. Meneilly, whose dedication to social justice continues to inspire all of us to fight for the values we hold dear.
Each year, at the Stand Up, Speak Out Dinner, those honorees are celebrated.
2018 Stand Up, Speak Out Awards Dinner
The 2018 awards dinner will be held on October 21, 2018. Make sure you make a plan to join hundreds of Kansans coming together to celebrate courage and persistence.
Past Honorees
2017
- Duane Goossen
2016
- Year of the Activist
- Stand Up Blue Valley
- Women for Kansas
- Johnson County Educators
- Alliance for a Healthy Kansas
- Kansans for Fair Courts
- League of Women Voters of Kansas
- Kansas Contractors Association
- Four Former Kansas Governors
2015
- Dr. Cynthia Lane
- Coalition of Local Kansas Chambers of Commerce
2014
- Bert Berkley
- Sandy Praeger
- ReRoute the Roadmap
2013
- Jim Borthwick
- Janis McMillen
- Game On for Kansas Schools
2012
- Rep. Barbara Bollier
- Rev. George Tormohlen
2011
- Senator Terrie Huntington
- Senator Tim Owens
- Senator John Vratil
2010
- Congressman Dennis Moore
2009
- Heartland Men’s Chorus
2008
- Nancy Brown
- David Goldstein
- Mark Levin
2007
- Suzanne Eleanor Allen
2006
- Judy Hellman
- Eleanor Lowe
- Special recognition to the True Blue Women founders
2005
- Kay Barnes
2004
- Ellen Laner
2003
- Carol Sader
2002
- Walt Hiersteiner
- Corinthian Nutter
2001
- Robert H. “Dr. Bob” Meneilly