The Mayor of the Year Award is a prestigious honor given each year to a dedicated individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to their city's growth, well-being, and progress. We invite you to join us in celebrating the exceptional leaders who have transformed their cities into vibrant, thriving communities. Anyone may nominate a mayor.
  
To submit a nomination please complete the form below by the first Friday of September.  The recipient of the Mayor of the Year award is presented during the business meeting of the Mayor's Association and announced during Awards Banquet at the League Annual Conference. The recipient will also be recognized in the November issue of the Kansas Government Journal.

To see a list of past winners of this award, click here.

2025 Mayor of the Year Press Release

Mayor Padilla award video