(KAIR)--Kansas City is the weekend destination for supporters of Atchison's Maur Hill-Mount Academy, as the college prep school's annual League of St. Maur Gala has a new venue for 2024, the Embassy Suites, near KCI.

Being held under the theme "Friendships that Span the Globe" Saturday night, the gala, each year, is when the Fidelis Award is presented, described in a release from the school as "an esteemed honor for those who are faithful, support Catholic education, a commitment to Maur Hill-Mount Academy, inspires others with their work ethic and servant heart for the Lord."

Two Atchison natives, Kevin and Theresa McDermed, are named to receive the honor, with the release saying the couple embodies the characteristics honored through the award, and are proud supporters of Maur Hill-Mount Academy, "evident with their time and talents."

The couple has three children, Lauren Hundley, Jennifer Minelli, and Mark McDermed, all graduates of Maur Hill-Mount Academy, with the release noting that Theresa McDermed "would say her most important job [of those she's held] has been being a stay-at-home mom."

David Trotter, President of Maur Hill-Mount Academy, calls the nomination of the McDermeds for the recognition "a clear choice," with Trotter citing their achievements, saying it's "their volunteerism, support of the school and Catholic identity as a whole that defines them clearly as this year- Fidelis recipients."

Kevin, the release notes, has served on the Maur Hill-Mount Academy Board as Treasurer for two terms, from 2003-2009 and again in 2018 through this past July. Theresa has served the school as an engaged parent, working behind the scenes, having also served on the Alumni Board, Parent Board, and helped renovate the basement of the Administration building, while both she and Kevin helped renovate the dorms.