The City of Olathe and the Olathe Human Relations Commission will recognize individuals and entities for meritorious service in the pursuit of cultural diversity and advocacy of human rights that benefit Olathe citizens at the seventh Annual Community Awards Program. The event runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 23 in the Council Chamber of Olathe City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe. 

The theme of the event is "Diversity Makes the Difference", and the guest speaker will be Dr. Dan Richardson, CEO of the Kansas State Olathe Innovations Campus. 

Individuals living and working in the city of Olathe or living and working elsewhere who have contributed to the promotion of human rights to the benefit of the citizens of Olathe will receive awards at the event in the following categories:
• Olathe Human Relations Commission Humanitarian Award
• Commission/Organization Award
• Educator Award
• Youth Award (19 or under)
• Olathe Human Relations Commission Chairman’s Award
• Accessible Community Award 

For more information about the awards programs or for special accommodations, call the City of Olathe Office of Human Relations at (913) 971-8790.