2010 - The Kansas Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution No. 1819 sponsored by Senator Janis Lee adopted by the entire SENATE body, supporting Kevin Saunders for the position of chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports. After the reading of the Resolution the Senate & guests gave tribute to Mr. Saunders with 5 minutes of applause for his accomplishments and to support him for chairman of the President's Fitness Council." Click here to read Senate Resolution
2009 - K-State Football Team Awards winner of the Kevin Saunders (Never Give Up) Award - Grant Gregory (QB) Story More
2002-2008 - Named to Special Commission by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and the Department of Health and Human Services to come up with a plan to improve fitness and Health for people with disabilities. Commended for his help in the creation of the National Initiative on Physical Fitness for Children and Youth with Disabilities or the I Can Do It, You Can Do It Program.
2007 - Appointed to the Governor's Council on Fitness Council by Governor Sebelius State of Kansas.
2006 - Honored by the World Health Organization and community of countries for his outstanding dedication to Fitness & Health, after touring through 5 countries in Europe -- pushing his hand-cycle and wheelchair -- promoting health and fitness and meeting with Government Officials, community leaders and many people along the way.
2004 - Commended for his outstanding contribution to fitness & health by the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, as well as the American Heart Association and YMCA's of America, for pushing his racing wheelchair over 2,500 miles across to raise awareness of health and nutrition issues.
2000 - Outstanding Contributions to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, presented by Secretary Donna Shalala.
2000 - Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, American Association of Community Colleges. Selected from 1,500 Community Colleges throughout America and Internationally.
2000 - Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Wall of Fame, Del Mar Community College.
1999 - Nominee, Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
1998 - Support Award, Pratt Community College Foundation for Student Scholarships.
1997 - Guest, "Hour of Power" television program. Chosen to be featured in their yearly calendar.
1995 - Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Kansas State University.
1995 - Leadership Award, Texas A&M University.
1993 - Bill Snyder, Head Coach Kansas State University, who accomplished the biggest turnaround in college football history, founded "The Kevin Saunders Never Give Up Award."
1993 - Reappointed to the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports by President William J. Clinton.
1993 - President's Fitness Council Distinguished Service Award, presented by Chairman Arnold Schwarzenegger.
1992 - Alumnus of the Year, Pratt Community College.
1992 - First person with a disability appointed to President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports by President George H. Bush.
1991 - Torch of Freedom Award, for Outstanding Sports Figure with a Disability.
1990 - Civic Leader of the Year, celebrity or sports personality, Special Olympics.
EDUCATION
2002 - Speaking Solutions, Advanced speaker training one of the nation's top presentation consultants specializing in, training workshops, private coaching, corporate communication audits, strategy development
1995 - Barbara Rocha and Associates, Institute of Advanced Speaker Training, Pasadena, CA.
1991 - Robbins Research Institute San Diego, CA, Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
1990 - Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX, Associate of Arts Degree
Major - Physical Education, Acting
Honors - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
GPA 3.87
1983 to 1984 - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX
Post-Graduate Business Studies, MBA Program
1978 - Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science
Major - Agricultural Economics
Varsity Rugby Club
ATO Fraternity
1976 - Cloud County Community College Concordia, KS
Associate of Science Degree
Varsity Soccer
Varsity Track
1975 - Pratt Community College Pratt, KS
Associate of Science Courses
Varsity Football Player
