DSNWK
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce that their Custom Creations Store, 1107 Main, Hays, was the recipient of The Kansas Department of Commerce’s ‘To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards for 2023.’
Custom Creations was the award winner of the North Central Regional Award in the category of Non-Traditional Talent Pool for its innovation of supporting people with developmental disabilities.
DSNWK’s Custom Creations accepted the award at the Department of Commerce’s statewide awards banquet on October 12 in Wichita.
The Kansas Business Awards recognize the many businesses and business people throughout the state that are working hard to build their companies and at the same time contributing to their community as valuable resources.
Governor Laura Kelly in her correspondence to DSNWK said, ``Your company was nominated because you are creating job opportunities, products and services, innovating and diversifying the local marketplace, building community identity, and so much more. You have made an impact in your community and that impact has been noticed.”
“We applaud all the businesses recognized in Kansas and particularly our neighbors here in northwest Kansas. The businesses in northwest Kansas were represented well among the award recipients and we are honored to be among those recognized and honored,” said Jerry Michaud, DSNWK president.
“It makes us proud to know that all the hard work and opportunities that enable others with disabilities to succeed were not only noticed, but valued and appreciated.”
DSNWK’s Custom Creations collaborates and develops the special talents of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who then earn money as they share their amazing creations with the community. The Custom Creations store has been open since October 2021.