The Active Age won several awards in the 2026 Kansas Press Association contest for work done last year.
The Active Age 55+ Resource Guide won first place for special advertising sections. The guide, which contains information about hundreds of businesses, nonprofits and other organizations that serve seniors, is distributed throughout the year through senior centers, libraries, news racks and other means. A free copy can be obtained at The Active Age office, 125 S. West St. A copy can be ordered by mail for $5.
The Active Age won third place in the overall news and writing excellence category, based on the submission of three complete issues, and third place in the coverage of diversity category for articles about the African American community.
The Active Age competes against other newspapers in the largest circulation category.
