Award Recipient: Director Tony Mattivi, Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Award sponsored by Gary Decker, Wealth Alliance Advisory Group, LLC

This award is presented to an outstanding professional who has directly impacted local criminal justice programs and the public at large. Chief Attorney Robert Short was selected to receive this award, publicly recognizing his tireless efforts to bring justice to homicide victims and their loved ones.

Director Mattivi has demonstrated outstanding leadership at the KBI, forging stronger partnerships with law enforcement agencies across Kansas and setting a new benchmark for collaboration and excellence. His unwavering commitment to protecting Kansas from the nationwide fentanyl crisis and criminal threats has been one of the state’s most significant assets, reinforcing public safety and the pursuit of justice.

Award Recipient: Deputy Jaime Converse, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office

This award recognizes an officer whose work in preventing crime has benefitted the citizens of Sedgwick County

Deputy Converse has been a driving force in strengthening relationships between local youth and law enforcement. Her commitment to community engagement and youth outreach exemplifies the highest standards of service and leadership.

Award Recipient: Pastor Odell Harris, Jr., Strangers Rest Baptist Church 

This award honors non-law enforcement members of our community who have actively worked to improve the quality of life and safety in the community through programs or projects that proactively strive to prevent crime. Recipients are recognized for their contributions.

Pastor Harris is being honored for the dedication of his time and efforts to enhancing public safety and quality of life through proactive crime prevention initiatives. Pastor Harris has continually demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting Wichita Police Department officers and fostering positive community relationships. He works closely with the department, particularly the Juvenile Intervention Unit, to guide and mentor local youth.

Award Recipient: Officer Hunter Dierks and Officer Travis Farnsworth, Derby Police Department

Award sponsored by Jeff and Mary Ellen Geoffroy

This award honors either a sworn law enforcement officer or citizen, for acts of uncommon valor.

On November 11, 2024, Officers Dierks and Farnsworth responded to a one-car accident where a 60-year old man had driven into the garage of a duplex. When they arrived, they found him unresponsive and quickly extracted him from the car and started CPR until EMS arrived, saving his life. 

Award Recipient: Sr. Special Agent Shawn Campiti, Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Award sponsored by Anderson Family Investments Honoring Thornton Anderson

This award is presented to an individual or organization that improves the lives of others in the community.

Special Agent Campiti has turn personal tragedy into a powerful mission, sharing the heartbreaking loss of his 18-year-old son, Kooper, to fentanyl poisoning.  He has traveled across Kansas to educate young people, including those at the WMCC Teen Drug Summit, about the sudden and indiscriminate dangers of accidental fentanyl overdose.

Award Recipient: Officer Jeff Witherspoon, Bentley Police Department

Award sponsored by VitalCore

This award recognizes a community group, organization or individuals whose demonstrated effort(s) have enabled people to come together to address community issues that shape our community’s future and or quality of life.

Officer Witherspoon has gone above and beyond in his service to the Bentley community, earning a reputation as a trusted, friendly presence and a dependable first responder in times of need. His efforts have brought people together to address key issues and quality of life in his community.

Award Recipient: Norris "Slup" Slupianek

The Twelve Apostles of Justice Award is given to a member of the Wichita Crime Commission to acknowledge their involvement in the betterment of the organization and above and beyond impacts on the local communities.

Since he began his membership with the WMMC, Slup has demostrated imense dedication to serving his community and fostering positive relationships with the next generation. Slup served as President. of the WMCC from 2023-2024 but his service never ceased. He is always one. ofthe first to volunteer for set up of events or to help staff fundraising efforts. The WMCC is better because of his efforts and his impacts are felt across our organization and the Sedgwick County community.