For decades, Beryl Legler Hennigh (1922 – 2019) was a key ingredient in all things Lenexa. She was a champion of education, community building, civic activities and the preservation of our history.

Committed Lenexans who share and exemplify those values deserve recognition. With Beryl as our inspiration, LHS is launching the “Beryl Hennigh Legacy Award” fundraising effort. The award will honor citizens, employees, students, civic leaders and businesses who share Beryl’s vision and demonstrate a passion for excellence.

Just as Beryl worked with others to establish and enhance the Historical Society, the legacy award is an ongoing effort to raise project funds to sustain the values she lived by.

Inductees may be individuals (past or present) or organizations who have made a positive impact on Lenexa, Johnson County, the Kansas City Metro Area or the State of Kansas.

To honor a person, organization and businesses, a minimum tax exempt donation of $500 is required. In Kind donations maybe accepted. Donations may be made as a lump sum or in monthly installments

Who is Beryl Louise Legler Hennigh?

Here are just a few of Beryl’s accomplishments; they illustrate why this effort bears her name:

• She served seven mayors — was thrice elected city council member
• Owned and edited The Lenexa News
• Co-authored the 1969 Lenexa Centennial Book
• Was a founding member of the Lenexa Historical Society
• Chaired the 1976 Lenexa Bicentennial
• Coordinated historical research and programs for Lenexa’s reconstructed Legler Barn
• Was one of the major contributors in recording, research and maintaining Lenexa History.

How Do I Honor Someone With This Award?

To honor a person, organization and businesses, a minimum tax exempt donation of $500 is required. In-Kind donations may be accepted. Donations may be made as a lump sum or in monthly installments. Please mail your completed form and contribution in the return envelope provided. The form can be downloaded from the button below.

Recipients

• Beryl Hennigh with a donation from her friends and family
• Phil Hammond with a donation from Mary & Marshall Rimann
• Phil Hammond with a donation from Andy & Royceann Prosser
• Phil & Jody Hammond from Phil & Jody Hammond
• Octave Chanute with a donation from Marci & Bill Nicks
• Bruce and Lina Daniel with a donation from Bruce and Lina Daniel
• Ron & Beverly Norris with a donation from Ron & Beverly Norris
• The Darod Group with an in-kind donation from The Dharod Group
• Susanne Neely with an in-kind donation from Susanne Neely
• Rudy’s Temampa Taqueria an in-kind donation from Rudy’s Temampa Taqueria
• Constance Williams Ervin Andrews with a donation from Black, Dooly & Beard