Peter John Loux Award
This annual $1,000 award is presented to a Kansan with a disability who has shown determination toward their employment and educational goals, community involvement, personal achievements and more.
Nominations Open Until 10/31/24
Any Kansas resident 18 years of age or older with a congenital or acquired physical or neurological disability may be nominated by another person or apply on their own behalf. Each Peter John Loux Award winner receives $1,000 and a commemorative plaque.
Please review the eligibility and nomination requirements before following the nomination link below.
Eligibility Requirements
All nominees must:
- Be a current resident of Kansas
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a congenital or acquired physical or neurological disability
Nomination Requirements
- Completed award application
- 1-3 page narrative about the nominee that includes:
- description of the nominee
- type of disability
- extracurricular & community involvement
- past vocational experiences & future goals
- Personal goals achieved
- Current photograph of the nominee to be used by CPRF for promotional material
- One letter of support
Entries without all of the required information listed above will not be considered.
Submit a Nomination
You can submit a nomination online at the link below. If you need a paper form mailed to you, call (316) 652-1547.
The Peter John Loux Award is an endowed gift established by the late R.C. “Pete” Loux in memory of his son, Peter John, who was fatally injured in an auto accident. Pete Loux was a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities, using his influence as minority leader of the Kansas House of Representatives to help Center Industries Corporation, the nation’s first manufacturing facility to provide competitive employment for people with disabilities, secure its 1975 inaugural contract to produce Kansas license plates (a contract CIC still holds). Mr. Loux also served on the CPRF Board of Directors from 1972-2004.
It is with great honor that CPRF administers this award on behalf of Mr. Loux in memory of Peter John.