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2026 Topeka Hall of Fame

Save the date for JA Wichita 2026 Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Where: Townsite Avenue Ballroom
Time: 5:00 PM CT
2026 TOPEKA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LAUREATES ANNOUNCED
The 2026 Topeka Business Hall of Fame laureates were announced on September 9, 2025. Four business leaders will join the Junior Achievement of Kansas Topeka Business Hall of Fame.

The 2026 Topeka Business Hall of Fame laureates include:

Allan Towle (Heritage Bank)
Dr. Bette Morris (Morris Family Company)
John A. McGivern (J.F. McGivern Inc.)
Hoyt Moore (Hoyt’s Truck Center, honored posthumously)

The 2026 Topeka Business Hall of Fame dinner honoring these individuals will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Townsite Avenue Ballroom.

2026 Topeka Business Hall of Fame Laureates

Image of John McGivern

John A McGivern

Business Development
J.F. McGivern Incorporated Painting
Image of Hoyt Moore

Hoyt Moore

Laureate Inducted Posthumously
Hoyt's Trucking Center
Image of Bette Morris

Dr. Bette Morris

President
Morris Family Company
Image of Allan Towle

Allan Towle

Executive Vice President
Heritage Bank

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Table Sponsors

Community National Bank
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Dave & Cheryl Bean
DL Smith Electric
Envista Credit Union
Foulston Siefkin
Greater Topeka Partnership
Heritage Bank
Kansas Children's Service League
Mars Wrigley
Patti Mellard
Topeka Collegiate School

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