Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Banquet
Honoring outstanding African-American educators:
– Lifetime Achiever
– Stellar Performer
– Eight Excellence in Education Awardees
Friday, September 14, 2007 — 6pm Reception, 7pm Program, America’s Center
St. Louis’ largest civic event honoring African Americans(Anticipated attendance, 1,700)
Tickets: $150 for VIP/Corporate Seating (Tables of 10 $1,500)
$85 for Reserved Seating (Tables of 10 $850)
The St. Louis American Foundation’s
Salute to Excellence
An award-winning, year-round program,
Nationally recognized for its commitment to the community
Proceeds from the Salute to Excellence events are used for community grants as well as scholarships for minority students. In 2006, the St. Louis American Foundation, a 503(c) organization distributed more than $100,000 in minority scholarships and community grants.
The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence program was recently the recipient of the following awards:
* National Newspaper Association’s First Place Award for Community Service
(2003, 2004 and 2005)
Illinois Press Association’s First Place Award for Community Service
Missouri Press Association’s First Place Award for Community Service
Suburban Newspapers of American’s First Place Award for Public Service