The 30th Annual
Toast to our Towns Gala
At the Annual Toast to our Towns Gala, we honor the extraordinary efforts of individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to serving our suburban Eastern Jackson, Cass, and Lafayette County communities.
30th Annual Toast to our towns
Saturday, September 20, 2025
NEW LOCATION! The Westin Crown Center Hotel
1 East Pershing Road | Kansas City, MO
- 5:30pm - Cocktail Reception
- 7:00pm - Dinner & Program
- 9:00pm - Mix, Mingle & Music After Party
Presenting Sponsor
Blue Ridge Bank and Trust
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Speaks Chapel
Mix, Mingle & Music Sponsor
Truckmovers.com
Citizen's Reception Sponsor
Bennett Packaging
About our Annual Toast to our Towns Gala
Established 1985
For 30 years, Truman Heartland Community Foundation has gathered annually to honor and recognize exemplary service from individuals, corporate citizens, organizations, and financial advisors throughout our community. These groups are nominated by our Board and stakeholders throughout our Truman Heartland Family of fundholders, donors and committee members. It is our honor to recognize and celebrate their contributions throughout the event, with 700 of our closest friends and donors.
Celebrating Exceptional Philanthropy
Heartland Awards
Heartland Award Honorees are nominated by Truman Heartland stakeholders and selected by the THCF Board. Join us as we award honorees for community impact in the following categories:
Recognizing Community Impact
Citizens of the Year Awards
Across Eastern Jackson County communities, the mayors of each town nominate their Citizen of the Year to be recognized on behalf of their community. These nominees are celebrated with a private Citizen's Reception prior to the Gala, as well as on stage during the Gala.