2021 What's Right with the Region Awards

Join us from the comfort of your home for an inspiring evening as we celebrate this year’s honorees!

Thursday, May 13, 2021
5:00-7:00 p.m.
FOCUS Virtual Campus (online)

Tickets are now on sale!

Take advantage of our early-bird pricing through March 31, 2021!

FOCUS Members – $25
Nonmembers – $35
Individual Sponsor – Friend Level – $100 (includes 2 tickets and recognition in pre-show materials)
Individual Sponsor – Advocate Level – $250 (includes 4 tickets and recognition in pre-show materials)

Congratulations to our 2021 honorees!

Demonstrating Innovative Solutions

Honorees have demonstrated innovation and vision in making the St. Louis region a better place to live, work or visit.
HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program
Sri Jaladi, Founder of Nanolending
UMSL Neighborhood Leadership Fellows
Wyman Center’s Teen Connection Project

Fostering Creativity for Social Change

Honorees have harnessed the power of the arts and imagination to bring about change in the region.
Britt Tate-Beaugard, Art Teacher, St. Louis Public Schools
Dance the Vote
Faces Not Forgotten
Hope Creates

Improving Equity and Inclusion

Honorees have shown a commitment to promoting diversity, access, inclusion and opportunity for all.
Computer Village
Construction Career Development Initiative
Jamaa Birth Village
The SoulFisher Ministries

Promoting Stronger Communities

Honorees have worked to address problems, develop initiatives, or make lasting improvements that result in stronger, more stable communities.
Concordance Academy of Leadership
Employment Connection of St. Louis
Eye Thrive
Gateway Pet Guardians

Emerging Initiatives

Honorees are new organizations that are developing practical solutions, responding to identified needs and serving as catalysts for change.
Dasha Kennedy, Founder, Broke Black Girl
Navigate STL Schools
Racial Healing + Justice Fund
St. Louis Teacher Residency

All honorees were selected from nominations submitted by the community and chosen by a committee of regional leaders.

The prestigious FOCUS Leadership Award, is given annually to individuals who demonstrate committed leadership, generate a meaningful impact in the community, and encourage strong community engagement in others. The recipients of this award are selected by the FOCUS Board of Directors.

Congratulations to our 2021 Leadership Award honorees!

Learn more about this year's honorees.

Each year, we present FOCUS Alumni Awards to graduates of our leadership programs for their continued accomplishments and contributions to our region.

These award recipients are selected by the FOCUS leadership.

What’s Right with the Region has a tremendous impact on FOCUS St. Louis and on the organizations and people we honor each year, and meaningful partnerships make all the difference.

This is a unique opportunity to build stronger community ties, promote your business, and be intimately associated with one of the most well known civic leadership organizations in the country.

• Download Sponsor Packet
• Download Sponsorship Pledge Form

To learn more and reserve your organization's sponsorship package for 2021, please contact FOCUS Development Director Michelle Stevens at michelles@focus-stl.org or (314) 657-4029.

For 23 years, FOCUS St. Louis has honored the individuals, initiatives and organizations helping to shape and improve our region.

View Past Honorees

You can also check out videos of recent award recipients on the FOCUS YouTube channel.