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Keeper of the Plains Award Nomination Form
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The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the prestigious Keeper of the Plains award that is presented annually in honor of an outstanding architectural achievement.
The Keeper of the Plains award committee considers aesthetic quality, degree of improvement, visibility, and maintenance when determining a winner. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s Honors Night banquet on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
To nominate a project, complete this form by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025.
For more information, contact Jessica Buettgenbach at (316) 268-1170 or jbuettgenbach@wichitachamber.org.
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Criteria for Nomination
- Construction must have been completed between January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2025.
- Projects must be within the bounds of Sedgwick County with the majority of funding provided by private investment.
- There are no limits on the physical or monetary size of the project.
- The recipient must be a member of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Criteria for Award Recipients
- Aesthetic Quality – the project is visually appealing (including landscaping and design)
- Degree of Improvement – the project substantially improves the physical environment
- Visibility – the project is clearly visible to the general public and easily seen by visitors
- Maintenance – the project is continuously well-kept, nearly litter-free, painted, mowed or clipped, as appropriate
Evaluation and Selection
Each project is reviewed by the Keeper of the Plains committee. If needed, experts such as architects, planners, landscape architects and other design professionals will be consulted for guidance in determining the winner.
A portion of the video cost associated with this honor will be the honoree’s responsibility.
View videos that highlight past award recipients by visiting our YouTube channel. |
Project Information |
Name and location of nominated project |
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Date of project completion
Must be between January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2025 to be eligible for consideration.
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Partners involved in project
Architecture firm, construction company, engineering firm, other vendors and partners, etc. |
Reason for nomination
Can include (but not required or limited to): reason for construction/renovation, building purpose and who uses it, contribution to area, community impact internally/externally, specifications on building, etc. |
Project Photos
If available, please upload before and after photos of the project. Photos of the exterior are most preferred. |
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Nominator Information |
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