Kansas Department of Commerce
WICHITA, Kan. — A Hutchinson occupational therapist was one of the statewide recipients of an award for an outstanding contribution to a Kansas community and the state’s economy at the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2023 To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony in Wichita Thursday night.
Dr. Megan Bartley of Clothed in Compassion, Hutchinson won the Under 30 Entrepreneur and Businessperson Award.
CiC is the first non-profit pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Reno County. Founded by Bartley to meet a healthcare gap in her hometown, CiC provides accessible, specialized care that meets families where they are—regardless of financial circumstances or ability.
CiC officially opened their doors to the community on October 31st, 2022. They are currently serving more than 40 families on a weekly basis, and host a series of sensory-friendly events & camps throughout the year, such as their Sensory & Santa Christmas event.
A record 297 businesses, organizations, and individuals were nominated in nine categories for this year’s To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards. Nominees were reviewed and scored for various criteria such as business expansion, employee recruitment and retention practices, training and educational programs, capital investments, and support of local community events. A total of 245 Merit Awards and 43 Regional Awards were presented at the event. Additionally, one nominee in each category was designated a Statewide Winner, making them finalists for the Governor’s Award of Excellence.
A full list of 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards winners and photographs from the event can be found here.
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