Local dentist Dr. Raymond Nikodem of Chesterfield is a betting man—and it’s paying off! His horse, Birdatthewire, placed fifth in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. He also owns a percentage of Keen Ice, which finished seventh in the Kentucky Derby. Keen Ice was Nikodem’s third horse to run in the Derby; he previously raced Flashy Bull and Mucho Macho Man. (Pictured: Lisa and Ray Nikodem)
We’re giving ourselves a pat on the back! The Town&Style Quick Bites column, composed by Suzanne Corbett, won first place for informational columns in a contest held by the Missouri Professional Communicators, an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women.
Wehrenberg Theatres provides the community with more than just popcorn and an escape from reality. The company recently received the Director’s Community Leadership Award from the FBI for its contributions to education and the prevention of crime and violence. Wehrenberg partnered with the bureau’s St. Louis division to air public safety messages and amber alerts during movie previews, and it publicizes the FBI Child ID app. Wehrenberg executive VP and COO William Menke accepted the award at a ceremony at FBI headquarters.
Interior designers from Castle Design received top honors in the Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest. Emily Castle was a first-place regional winner with James Howard of Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath. Castle designer Dana Romeis won second place along with Chouteau Building Group. Castle will travel to Scottsdale, Arizona, in September to compete against 53 national and global entries.
Nine Network president and CEO Jack Galmiche recently was honored with the Horace Mann Friend of Education Award in television journalism for the station’s on-air and online educational programs. The Missouri National Education Association recognizes those with an exceptional commitment to public education, and it commended Nine Network for its approach to community engagement and for encouraging participation in the arts and sciences.
