As St. Louis rebuilds in the wake of a devastating tornado, a new generation is stepping forward with vision, resilience, and purpose. STL Rising features 20 of our 2025 Salute to Young Leaders honorees, each sharing what it means to be a young leader today—and why St. Louis is the place where they choose to grow, serve, and lead.
This short film debuted on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the 14th Annual Salute to Young Leaders Awards Reception, held at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Presented by The St. Louis American Foundation, the event honors the region’s brightest young professionals who are making meaningful contributions across industries and communities.
Whether through innovation, advocacy, education, or entrepreneurship, these young leaders embody the spirit of a city on the rise.
đŸ‘‰ Watch the full video above and read more about the 2025 honorees here »