JA of Topeka Events
At JA of Topeka, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
6th Annual Junior Achievement Topeka Golf Classic
The Junior Achievement Golf Classic is more than a day on the course — it’s a powerful investment in the next generation of Kansas leaders. Join us. Play with purpose. Drive impact.
PAST EVENTS
2026 Topeka Hall of Fame
The 2026 Topeka Business Hall of Fame dinner honoring laureates will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Townsite Tower Ballroom.
2025 Skills To Achieve
Junior Achievement of Kansas will host Skills to Achieve at Washburn Tech—a hands-on experience where 150+ local students will explore real career pathways through tours and interactive activities. This exciting event will help students build essential financial literacy and workforce skills while connecting directly with business professionals who are shaping our community’s future.
Volunteer Appreciation
We hope you can stop by this event to enjoy a sweet treat for all you do to support Junior Achievement’s mission in Topeka. This is a great opportunity to meet & greet other classroom volunteers, share experiences, and meet members of our team. Looking forward to seeing you there.
2025 Topeka Golf Classic
Start your spring off right with golfing and supporting financial literacy and entrepreneurship for Shawnee County students.
2025 Topeka Business Hall of Fame
Join us for the 23rd annual Topeka Business Hall of Fame where we recognize and induct four individuals from the community.
Topeka Derby Auction 2024
Enjoy an evening of mint juleps, experiences and wooden horse racing!
Personal Finance Symposium 2024
This one-day event includes a lunch and focuses on the JA Personal Finance program! Sophomores through Seniors in high school will attend sessions throughout the day.
Topeka Golf Classic 2024
Start your spring off right with golfing and supporting financial literacy and entrepreneurship for Shawnee County students. Foursome is $525 with everything included, such as lunch, reception, and beverages.
We'll also have raffle prizes, team prizes, individual prizes and a beautiful day to play in a scramble.
Email colleen@kansasja.org to register your team!
2024 Business Hall of Fame- Topeka
Join us for the 22nd annual Topeka Business Hall of Fame where we recognize and induct four individuals from the community. Our four inductees are Jeff Russell (Reser's Fine Foods [retired], Jeff Russell Consulting), Nick and Terry Xidis (Hazel Hill Chocolate), Gary Yager (VisionBank/Community National Bank [retire]), and Mark Yardley (Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka).
Topeka Derby Auction
Enjoy an evening of mint juleps, experiences and wooden horse racing!
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