Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has been recognized as the nation’s Outstanding Attorney General for 2019. Schmidt was presented with the prestigious Kelley-Wyman Award, which is the top honor bestowed by the National Association of Attorneys General. Schmidt is recognized for his leadership both in Kansas and nationally in combating elder abuse and human trafficking, strengthening the professionalism of the office of attorney general, and promoting civil discourse and bipartisan cooperation.

Schmidt says he is greatly honored to receive this recognition from his colleagues nationwide and he is honored every day to be able to serve the citizens of Kansas. Schmidt was nominated for the award by Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.