The Lumi awards recognize outstanding contributions in the digital health industry through four distinguished categories. This program is designed to spotlight excellence, innovation, and impact within the digital health sector in the KC region.

Illuminate Excellence
The award categories are:
Digital Pioneer Award:
Recognizes a leader who consistently contributes to and excels in the digital health industry. Examples include individuals who contribute to the growth of the digital health ecosystem and act as leaders, collaborators, researchers, or mentors, making a significant difference and inspiring others.
Impact and Influence Award:
Acknowledges an individual or organization who has built a successful company and demonstrated a commitment to community impact, mentorship, and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Company Growth Award:
Highlights growth companies that can quantify their achievements through year-over-year revenue, employee growth, client acquisition, investment, and other relevant factors.
Corporate Visionary Award:
Celebrates a visionary leader within a corporation who demonstrates exceptional foresight, innovation, and strategic thinking in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the digital health industry. Recipients of this award inspire and motivate their teams to embrace change, challenge the status quo, and pursue ambitious goals, ultimately shaping the direction and success of their company in profound ways.
2025 Lumi Awardees
Digital Pioneer
John Spertus, MD, MPH, FACC
Company Growth
Jessica W. Lea
Impact & Influence
Darcy Howe
Corporate Visionary
Mike Valentine
2024 Lumi Awardees
Digital Pioneer
David McCallie, MD
Company Growth
Sarah Hill
Impact & Influence
Tammy Buckner
Corporate Visionary
Bill Miller