The Kansas Pest Control Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant life-long contributions to the association and industry. These individuals have been instrumental in forming and shaping KCPA and the Kansas Pest Management Industry.

Do you have someone you believe should be in the Hall of Fame? Contact us at (785) 230-0454 or submit a Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Honorees:
James Augustine
Norman Besheer
Rudy Betts
Fred Clute
Don Cress
Harold Coleman
Harry Edwards
B.D. "Bud" George
H. Dean Garwood
Del Gates
Hank Hastings
U.O. "Ward" Hawks
Howard Hassman
James Jarvis
Vernon McKinzie
Bryon Nelson
O. Carolyn Nelson
L. Don Richardson
Roland Rhodes
Robert Schendel
Dr. Harlan Shuyler
Cal Slusher
Forrest St. Aubin
Albert Wells

Does one of your employees have what it takes to be the Tech of the Year? Do they go above and beyond to make a different in the lives of customers? Are they passionate?

This award recognizes standout pest control service professional in three categories: commercial pest control, residential control and termite control.

The award recognizes the contributions of front line pest professionals working to protect food, health, property and the environment.

Categories:
Residential
Commercial
Termite/Wood Destroying

Rules & Criteria
Must be licensed in Kansas
Minimum three-years in the industry
Exhibits excellence in safety, customer relations and leadership skills
Active in the community
Specify what category you are nominating the technician (residential, commercial or termite/wood destroying)
All entry forms must be completed by owner, manager, immediate supervisor or technical/training director and companies may nominate more than one candidate
DOES NOT have to be a member of the Kansas Pest Control Association (KPCA)

The business leadership award is evaluated in four key areas:

Strategic planning
Employee development
Community involvement
Customer Service

Honorees are selected for their demonstrated success, innovation, and contributions to economic growth and free enterprise.

To nominate a company, submit a "LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION FORM"

Criteria & Qualifications
Must be a registered pest control business in Kansas
Be a member in good standing with the Kansas Pest Control Association
Nominee must have been in business a minimum of 3-years
Anyone can nominate, including self-nominations, are accepted
Have a minimum of one (1) employee (can include owner)

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Pest Managemetn Industry in Kansas. It is given for dedicated service to the industry over a period of years.

To submin nomination, submit the Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form. Nominations are accepted any time.

The KCPA Distinguished Service Award is named after Henry "Hal" Hudson, who served as the association's longest Execitive Director, nearly 20-years. Hal was instrumental in helping the association through decades of growth and development. His dedication to the industry helped not just the association, but the entire pest management industry in Kansas. The award took Hal's name soon after his retirement in 2011.