Missouri CIT Award Recipients
2025 Award Recipients

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Crystal Kent
Callaway County Sheriff’s Office

Frontline Professional of the Year
Matthew Cushman
Raytown Fire Protection District

Community Behavioral Health Liaison (CBHL) of the Year
Samantha Rose
Clark Community Mental Health Center

Champion|Community Partner of the Year
Judge Cotton Walker
19th Circuit Court, Cole County

Dr. Rick Gowdy Legacy Award
Sheriff Jason Klaus
Perry County Sheriff’s Dept.

Timothy D. Conroy Peer Advocate of the Year Award
Stewart Bunch
Preferred Family Healthcare