Junior League of St. Louis 2025 Catalyst Awards Gala

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025

For over 110 years, the JLSL has been a steadfast force for good in our community.

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We are honored to invite you to our first Catalyst Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating changemakers in the St. Louis region.

This signature event takes place Saturday, April 12, at the Missouri History Museum and will be hosted by Melanie Johnson, Community Advocate and KMOV Channel 4 News Anchor. The gala is commemorating 110 years of JLSL’s leadership and service in our community. Your presence directly contributes to JLSL’s mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the St. Louis community.

Along with our gala festivities, the evening will feature our inaugural JLSL Catalyst Awards in four categories:

  • Leadership Catalyst of the Year (JLSL Member) – Christine Chadwick, Community Activist
  • Leadership Catalyst of the Year (Non-Member)– Charli Cooksey, Founder and CEO, WEPOWER
  • Community Partner Catalyst of the Year – Girls Inc. of St. Louis
  • Non-Profit Catalyst of the Year – Rung for Women
  • Corporate Catalyst of the Year – Build-A-Bear Workshop

For over 110 years, the JLSL has been a steadfast force for good in our community. Since our founding in 1914, JLSL has empowered generations of women leaders, supported transformative community programs and addressed some of the most pressing challenges in the St. Louis region. Our legacy of service is rooted in collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to building a brighter future.

Questions? Contact gala@jlsl.org.

Ticket Details

PUBLIC: VIP – Individual $250
VIP Only Pre-Gala Cocktail Hour – Appetizing Bites & Premium Open Bar, Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour Access to the 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit
VIP Event Seating: 6:30 start time
+ All General Admission Benefits

PUBLIC: General Admission – Individual $200
Incredibly Stationed Dinner & Dessert, Premium Open Bar, Musical Entertainment, Silent Auction, Catalyst Awards Presentation,
Event access to 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit
7:30 start time

PUBLIC: VIP – Table $2,500
VIP Only Pre-Gala Cocktail Hour – Appetizing Bites & Premium Open Bar, Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour Access to the 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit
VIP Event Seating: 6:30 start time
+ All General Admission Benefits

PUBLIC: General Admission – Table of (10) $2,000
Incredible Stationed Dinner & Dessert, Premium Open Bar, Musical Entertainment, Silent Auction, Catalyst Awards Presentation,
Event access to 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit
7:30 start time

Silver Level Sponsor

The Kuhn Foundation

Friend of the League

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Brittany & Dan Broombaugh
StorytellHER Podcast
Table Sponsor
Maria Briggs
Paul Miller
Excel Business Concepts
Katie Duffin & Sharon Sullivan
 
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St. Louis Magazine