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Saturday, January 24, 2026
River City Casino & Hotel Event Center
River City Casino & Hotel Event Center
The 32nd Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala
was a tremendous success.
Thank You to our
amazing attendees, generous sponsors,
dedicated volunteers, and thoughtful donors.
amazing attendees, generous sponsors,
dedicated volunteers, and thoughtful donors.
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Coffee Bar Sponsor
First Responder Sponsors:
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Exceptional Educator Sponsors:
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Wall of Wine Sponsor:
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Official Photographer:
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Supporter Sponsors:
CNB St. Louis Bank
Executive Construction Services, LLC
Executive Construction Services, LLC
Check out all the excitement and unforgettable moments from our 2025 Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala, and get inspired to join us this year for even more fun and memorable experiences!
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
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2024 Stephanie Berberich
2023 Amira Jahic 2022 Danny Pogue 2021 Greg Hayden 2020 Robert Smith 2019 Robert Burtelow 2018 Michael A. Butz 2017 Keith Brooks 2016 Dane Huxel 2015 Dr. Steve Brotherton 2014 Keith Guller 2013 Jake Baretich |
2012 Timothy Weinmann
2011 Michael Bamvakais 2010 Suzanne Welker 2009 Susan Casaleggi 2008 Tessa Greenspan 2007 Gerald Reinhold 2006 Kevin Coerver 2005 Marty Carr 2004 Carrie Carrigan 2003 Russ Ahlheim 2002 Dick Walkenbach |
2001 Sharon Rohrbach
2000 Kathryn J. Jadlot 1999 Joseph S. Weinmann 1998 Bob & Linda Brendel 1997 Kurt S. Odenwald 1996 May Scheve 1993 Mike Young 1992 Mary Bush 1991 Karl Zang 1990 Sue & Harry Kuhnert 1989 Richard Watson |
1988 James H. Pohlman, Jr.
1987 Alan D. Eckert 1986 Jacqui Douglas 1985 Milton Markenson 1984 Thomas Wissbaum 1983 Kim Becker 1982 John H. S. Dressel 1981 Eugene Fribis 1980 Violet Roehrig 1979 Gary Gern 1978 Jack Bender |
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
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2024 Dr. Richard Eichhorst
2023 Rick Seratti 2022 Sandy Kettelkamp 2021 Dr. Philip Mannhard, DDS 2020 Hannah Beaudean 2019 Robert Hehmeyer 2018 *none* 2017 Matt & Michele Herndon 2016 Peggy Keilholz 2015 Lorraine Sullivan 2014 Linda Wirick 2013 Larry Stone 2012 Larry & Pam Knox 2011 Shirley Eckert |
2010 Eugene Haessig
2009 Charles Redmond 2008 Ron Becher 2007 Eugene Murphy 2006 Kathryn J. Jadlot 2005 Patricia LaVanchy 2004 Ronald Blackmon 2003 Jane Carr 2002 Christine Klinger 2001 Nancy Ockrassa 2000 Jessica V. Blackmon 1999 Mary Ann Schiller 1998 Genevieve Hickey |
1997 Dr. Gay M. Tompkins
1996 Terri Ems 1995 James Kuba 1994 Richard Dierker 1993 Donald J. Wagner 1992 Janet Broderick 1991 John Goodman 1990 Alan Eckert 1989 Judy Durso 1988 Jeannine Cook 1987 Violet L. Roehrig 1986 J. Anthony Dill 1985 Jack Goldman |
1984 Beverly Farrington
1983 Gary Gern 1982 John Remelius 1981 Jacklyn Haas 1980 Milton Markenson 1979 Jack P. Bender 1978 Jim & Jerry Schlitt 1977 John H. S. Dressel 1976 Eldor G. Luepke 1975 Oscar Studer 1974 Lou Kohlberg 1973 Oscar Crecelius 1968 Charles O. Buha |
We use GiveSmart to facilitate our Auction!
GiveSmart is a mobile bidding tool that allows attendees
to bid on silent auction items from their mobile phone.
We chose this program because:
There’s no app to download, simply send a text message.
You’ll avoid pushing through crowded auction areas to bid.
You can browse items ahead of the event.
Checkout on your phone before claiming the items you’ve won.
GiveSmart is a mobile bidding tool that allows attendees
to bid on silent auction items from their mobile phone.
We chose this program because:
There’s no app to download, simply send a text message.
You’ll avoid pushing through crowded auction areas to bid.
You can browse items ahead of the event.
Checkout on your phone before claiming the items you’ve won.