ATCHISON, Kan., December 21, 2015—MGP (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, has received regional distinction as a recipient of the Circle of Champions Award from Central Exchange of Kansas City. The annual award celebrates companies in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area that have achieved at least 20% gender diversity on their board of directors.
Karen Seaberg, MGP board chairperson, and Jeannine Strandjord, board member, were present to accept the award during a recent luncheon ceremony in Kansas City.
“On behalf of our entire board and the Company, I want to express deep appreciation for the recognition MGP has been given as a recipient of this distinguished award,” Seaberg said. “To be honored in this way by such a progressive organization as Central Exchange is very meaningful.”
Formally established in 1980, Central Exchange of Kansas City provides a venue for women and men seeking to reach their full personal and professional potential. The Circle of Champions Award arose from a community-wide initiative that was launched by the organization in 2010 and called “win-win, a business case for Kansas City.” The initiative is based on the principle that “gender diversity at the top results in greater profitability and Innovation.”
MGP joined an elite group of 11 other Kansas City regionally-based companies recognized at this year’s award’s ceremony. Other honorees included Black & Veatch, Great Plains Energy (KCP&L), H&R Block, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Jack Henry & Associates, Westar Energy, NASB Financial, Inc., Compass Minerals, Legget t & Platt, Inc., NIC, Inc., and QC Holdings, Inc.
About MGP
MGP is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches. Distilled spirits include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins and vodkas, which are carefully crafted through a combination of art and science and backed by over 170 years of experience. The company's proteins and starches are created in the same manner and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products. MGP additionally is a top producer of high quality industrial alcohol for use in both food and non-food applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where distilled alcohol products and food ingredients are produced. Premium spirits are also distilled and matured at the company facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.