Saint Louis Visionary Awards recently announced their 2018 honorees – who are selected for their excellence, passion and advocacy for the arts in St. Louis.
Lana Pepper (Major Contributor to the Arts); Asha Premachandra (Outstanding Teaching Artist); Allison Felter (Outstanding Arts Professional); Antionette Carroll (Community Impact Artist); Yvonne Osei (Emerging Artist); Cheeraz Gormon (Outstanding Working Artist).
“The greatest joy is to lift up women who have these amazing stories who are making change in our communities through the arts,” said Sara Burke, co-chair of the Saint Louis Visionary Awards and past honoree. “And to share this gift of being a Visionary Awardee – it is a life-changing experience.”
Saint Louis Visionary Awards is an annual ceremony that celebrates the numerous contributions and achievements of women who work in or support the arts in St. Louis.
“There are so many women in the region doing transformational work in the arts,” said Burke. “We couldn’t be more impressed with the 2018 honorees. They truly deserve this recognition.”
The 2018 Saint Louis Visionary Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Sun Theater. Marcela Manjarrez Hawn, senior vice president, chief communications officer for Centene Corporation and Susan Sherman, chair of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, will serve as co-hosts for the ceremony.
For additional information about the Saint Louis Visionary Awards sponsorship opportunities and ticket information, visit www.vizawards.org.
