On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber held its Annual Awards Dinner and Auction, where we honored our Firefighters and Police Officers of the Year. Our theme this year was "Run for the Roses," and it was presented by our "Triple Crown Sponsors," AT&T,  BAYER, LEON Uniform Company, and SERVPRO -Team Chestnas.

We were excited to have Leah Hill, Meteorologist on KMOV, as our Emcee again this year. We had a great crowd! It was a fun and special evening filled with music, food, drinks, a photo booth, awesome auction items, Loser Bingo with a chance to win diamond earrings and cash from Vincent's Jewelers, and the awards presentation for our First Responders. The event was at Orlando's Event and Conference Center.

The highlight of the evening is always honoring our local heroes. We presented three Police Officer of the Year awards from Creve Coeur, Olivette, and St. Louis County.  Additionally, we awarded two Firefighters from Creve Coeur and Olivette.

We are extremely grateful for our First Responders and all the ways they serve and protect our community every day!

Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees (listed below):

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Officer Jayson Bagsby - Olivette Police Department

Detective Enes Gracanin - Creve Coeur Police Department

Officer Michael Pilla - St. Louis County Police Department -

Central Precinct

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

Lieutenant Jacob Guthrie - Olivette Fire Department

Rob Wood - Creve Coeur Fire Protection District

We are also thankful for all our sponsors, volunteers, those who donated items to our auction, and all those who celebrated with us to make the evening a successful and memorable event!

Thank You for your Support!

Triple Crown Sponsors (Presenting Sponsors)

AT&T

BAYER

LEON Uniform Company

SERVPRO - Team Chestnas

Winner's Circle Sponsors

Hope Montessori Academies

Continuity Planning Group

Jenkins & Kling

Triad Bank

Palladian Management - U City Manor

Photo Finish Sponsor

The BackStoppers

Giddy Up Sponsor

Great Southern Bank

Loser Bingo Sponsor

Vincent's Jewelers

Pace Setter Sponsors

Paul N. Cross & Associates

Committed to Health Chiropractic Center

Midland States Bank

GB's Balloon Delights

Zoplex

Capitol Reality Group

The Kaufman Fund

American Family Insurance

Alice Vierck & Yvonne Wesa (Health Insurance)

Churchill Downs Sponsors

Anton’s Plumbing Heating, Cooling and Energy Experts

CMIT Solutions of Clayton

Edward Jones – Lucas Ramsey

MFP Employee Benefits

Miriam School and Learning Center

Serendipity Labs

Spectrum Reach

The Resale Shop

Thermal Concepts

Westport Plaza

St. Mary’s Complete Home Care

Design & Sign Sponsor

Allegra & image360

View Photos Here,  taken by Kevin with McCarty Photography.

View Photo Booth Pictures Here  by The Party Inc.

Finally, thank you to Becky Kling and our Auction Committee for all their hard work! You can see a complete list of our committee, donors, and sponsors pictured below or to your right.