For their commitment to bettering the lives of Kansas Citians, Nick Allen and Merideth Rose are this year’s winners of The Pinnacle Prize.
The $100,000 award was established by the late Kenneth and Ann Baum to recognize the young visionaries with the passion and drive to be a changemaker.
Allen’s work as Kansas City’s street outreach coordinator means much of his week is spent in homeless encampments, visiting and building trust. Through progressive engagement, Allen helps individuals access resources to improve their health and well-being, and transition into safe housing…