The 101st annual Dinner Gala at the Marriott St. Louis Grand celebrated the organization’s mission to empower African-Americans and others throughout the region to secure economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Penny Pennington and Arnold Donald. [VIP Guests] President and CEO Michael McMillan, board chair Keith Williamson, dinner chair Larry Otto, honorary chairs David Steward, Michael Neidorff and Warner Baxter.