Each year, the WHAS Crusade for Children recognizes four fire departments and one business/organization that have the largest percentage increase in their donations from year to year. They are presented with the Jim Walton and Phyllis Knight Awards named for the pioneering TV hosts and former Crusade Directors.
The 2025 recipients are:
Pierce-Polk Township Vol Fire Department
Vine Grove Fire Department
Columbia - Adair County Fire Department
Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District and
Jefferson County Clerk's Office
