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Beautiful people and a spirit of celebration filled St. Louis Union Station Hotel for The St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Dressed for the occasion, educators, students, sponsors and community supporters gathered for an evening honoring eight outstanding leaders and awarding $1.8 million in scholarships. From warm embraces to picture-perfect poses, attendees brought their own elegance and energy to the celebration.
Enjoy a few highlights above, then visit our full Flickr gallery to see more of the guests and memorable moments from this special evening.