Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala
St. Louis’ single largest sit-down banquet, that attracts nearly 1,400 attendees and honors outstanding students and educators from throughout the region.
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Raven Recap - 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education
Raven Whitener, Director of The St. Louis American Foundation & Special Events, recaps the 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala held at America's Center in downtown St. Louis, on Nov. 4th, 2023.
Video edited by James LeBine.
2023 Stellar Performer in Education - James T. Minor
James T. Minor, Ph.D. was recognized as a Stellar Performer in Education at The St. Louis American Foundation’s 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at America’s Center, Downtown St. Louis.
Video by James LeBine | The St. Louis American
2023 Stellar Performer in Education Joycelyn Pugh-Walker, Ed. D.
Joycelyn Pugh-Walker, Ed. D. was honored with The St. Louis American Foundation's Stellar Performer Award on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Video by Dawn Suggs | The St. Louis American
2023 SEMO Counselor of the Year - Khadija Tejan
Khadija Tejan was recognized as the 2023 SEMO Counselor of the Year at The St. Louis American Foundation’s 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at America’s Center, Downtown St. Louis.
Video by James LeBine | The St. Louis American
2023 St. Louis American Foundation inaugural Champion for Education Kathy Osborn
Kathy Osborn, CEO of Regional Business Council (RBC) was honored with The St. Louis American Foundation’s inaugural Champion for Education award on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Video by Dawn Suggs | The St. Louis American
2023 Excellence in Education Awardees
8 Excellence in Education Awardees were recognized at The St. Louis American Foundation’s 36th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at America’s Center, Downtown St. Louis.
Video by James LeBine | The St. Louis American
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