Published by Wichita Business Journals
Prestige 65/100Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Applications closed
Fee
Free
Time to Apply
30–45 min
Winners
Fall 2026
Wichita Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs awards recognize top chief executives in the Wichita area for outstanding leadership, vision, community involvement and organizational performance. The program is run by the Wichita Business Journal (part of the American City Business Journals network) and is based on editorial selection informed by community nominations. Local executives and companies pursue it for regional visibility, reputational credibility, and coverage in the journal’s special section and event. As a Business Journal franchise program, it carries solid regional editorial credibility rather than being pay‑to‑play.