Congrats to the Webster University students (pictured above) who took regional first place in the National Student Advertising Competition recently. The students were tasked with creating an integrated campaign for a large national client, which this year was Snapple. “Our students built a strategically sound and creatively brilliant campaign,” said their coach, Julie Clark. The team competed against universities throughout a four-state region, becoming one of eight national finalists.
A great organization deserves great leaders, and that’s just what United Way is getting with this year’s Fundraising Campaign co-chairs. BJC HealthCare CEO and president Steve Lipstein and Moneta Group partner Gene Diedrich have been named co-chairs of the massive donation effort that supports the 16-county region’s education, health and basic needs network. Last year’s campaign, headed by two female executives (Suzanne Sitherwood and Sue McCollum), was the most successful to date, generating $74.3 million!
Bravo to Carl Williams, voted 2016 Father of the Year by Fathers’ Support Center. Williams, a father of three, will throw out the first pitch at an upcoming Cardinals game and was fêted at the nonprofit’s annual dinner. Fathers’ Support Center offers services for men who want to learn better parenting skills and are committed to strong family relationships.
The SLSO has named a new resident conductor, Gemma New, effective at the start of the 2016-17 season. The New Zealand-born maestro is currently music director for the Hamilton Philharmonic in Ontario, Canada, associate conductor for the New Jersey Symphony and founder of the Lunar Ensemble, a contemporary music collective in Baltimore. Welcome!
The Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund recently celebrated 10 years of awarding grants to local agencies. In that time, the all-women’s philanthropy group has raised more than $1.8 million in grant money, which was dispersed to more than 70 local nonprofits. Pictured: Joni Karandjeff, Shelby Shagrin, Susan Block, Gwen Wesley; Photo courtest of Blacktie
