top of page
39th Annual Truman Gala - August 8th 2026
5:00pm
Special VIP Session
6:00pm
General Admission Doors Open
7:00pm
Welcome from Chairwoman Dee Evans
Dinner Service
7:30pm-9:30
Speakers and Honorees including:
Keynote Speaker
Truman Woman of the Year - Melissa Douglas
Truman Man of the Year - Kenneth Bachus
Ronnie Depasco Public Service Award - Keri Ingle
Sybil Daniels Young Democrat Award - Tristin Amezcua-Hogan
Senator Harry Wiggins Award for Best Democratic Organization - Lee's Summit Democrats
5th District Women "Dutch Newman" Award - Andrea Bough
Special Message - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver
THIS YEARS HONOREES

2026 Harry S. Truman Award - Woman of the Year - Representative Melissa Douglas
2026 Harry S. Truman Award - Man of the Year - Kenneth Bacchus

2026 Senator Ronnie DePasco Public Service Award - Representative Keri Ingle

2026 Sybil Daniels Young Democrat of the Year Award - Tristin Amezcua-Hogan

2026 Harry Wiggins Award for Best Democratic Organization - Lee's Summit Democrats

Lee's Summit Democrats
2026 5th District Womens "Dutch Newman" Award - Andrea Bough
bottom of page