Awards & Affiliations
25th Anniversary! (1981 - 2006)
COMMWORLD of Kansas City celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2006. The four top managers
share 93 years of experience working together as a team at COMMWORLD. On October
19, 1981, Bob Bennett, President of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, opened the first office
in the Greater Kansas City area.
Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP)
COMMWORLD of Kansas City was one of only nine companies selected in September 2005
to participate in HEMP. To qualify, candidates undergo a rigorous application process
including review of 3 years' financials, background checks of principals, interview
and site visit. The business must be at least three years old, generate one to seventy-five
million dollars of revenue per year and the owners must have a desire to substantially
grow their business. The program was founded in 1995 by Barnett Helzberg, Jr., former
owner and president of Helzberg Diamonds after his 23-year mentoring relationship
with Ewing Kauffman.
Presented by the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program
Technology Assurance Group - National Awards
- 2006 - Outstanding Participation Award
- 2005 - Bronze Circle Award
- 2005 - Outstanding Sales Performance Award
- 2002 - Award Winning Service – "Better Business and Service Award"
COMMWORLD of Kansas City has received some of Technology Assurance Group's top telecommunications
awards during ceremonies at the association's National Conventions held each year
in San Diego. These prestigious awards are based on overall performance, customer
satisfaction and the ability to provide customers with cost effective telecommunications
solutions.
Presented by Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
National Organization of Leading Independently Owned Telecommunication Companies
Affinity Partner of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA)
The KCMBA selected COMMWORLD of Kansas City to be their Affinity Partner to provide
telecommunications products and services to the legal community. KCMBA is a client
of COMMWORLD and has heartily endorsed the company to its membership beginning in
2003 to the present.
Presented by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
25 Under 25 Winner
This award recognizes 25 outstanding Kansas City companies with 25 or fewer employees.
Criteria for selection include financial stability, ability to overcome obstacles/adversity/challenges,
community involvement/service, distinguishing or defining characteristics/qualities
and company vision.
Presented by the Kansas City Small Business Monthly
Women Who Mean Business Award
The Women Who Mean Business Award recognizes 25 outstanding Kansas City women in
for-profit businesses who have made significant contributions to their business
or industry and to the community. At the time of her selection in 2005, Linda Bennett,
Vice President of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, was one of only 150 business women in
Kansas City to ever receive this honor.
Presented by the Kansas City Business Journal, The Kauffman Foundation and the UMKC
Bloch School of Business
NAWBO Corporate Partner
COMMWORLD is proud to support the Kansas City Chapter of the National Association
of Women Business Owners as a Corporate Partner. Since 2004, COMMWORLD has provided
voice technology for the organization.
Presented by National Association of Women Business Owners - Kansas City Chapter
AT&T Circle of Excellence Award
COMMWORLD of Kansas City was honored for outstanding accomplishments in 2006. This
award was presented to Bob Bennett at the AT&T Circle of Excellence event held
in Tucson, Arizona in March 2007.
Presented by AT&T