Nine local businesses were recognized Thursday evening in Brandmeyer Great Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for being Ensemble members for 5 and 10 consecutive years.

Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, addressed the audience with a heartfelt message of gratitude after sharing her vision and leadership that made the Kauffman Center a realty in downtown Kansas City in 2011.

Kudos to the following businesses who received awards for 5-years of Ensemble membership: B&B Theatres, IMA Financial Group, In-Tone, Loews Kansas City Hotel, Saint Luke’s Health System, Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, and Stephens & Associates.

Congratulations to Hawthorn Bank and Henderson Engineers for receiving awards for 10-years of Ensemble membership.

Thank you to PNC, the presenting sponsor of Ensemble and the official bank of the Kauffman Center. Businesses join Ensemble to network with others, grow their business, reward their employees and support the arts. Learn more at kauffmancenter.org/ensemble.

Event photos by Don Ipock.