May Awards Luncheon 2024
2024 Business Awards for the Cities of Creve Coeur and Olivette, and Chamber Volunteer
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, we held our Membership Luncheon and proudly hosted the Creve Coeur Business Awards, the Olivette Business Awards, and recognized our Chamber Volunteer of the Year. We want to thank BAYER for sponsoring our luncheon and the cities of Creve Coeur and Olivette for organizing the business awards.
We began our meeting by recognizing our City Officials, Honored Guests, and New Members to the Chamber. We presented plaques to the following new members (pictured right to left):
- Michael Corey with Gatsby Glass
- April Neal and Jennifer Patterson with Patterson Consulting Group
Before welcoming the mayors to present the business awards, we recognized our Education Professional of the Year, Nathan Sykes, who we surprised at Logos School on May7th. We also recognized our Health Care Professional of the Year, Dr. Kavitha Kosuri, who we surprised at Mercy Hospital on May 3rd. These two awards were sponsored by Logos School. To see photos, Click Here to see Education Professional Pictures and Health Care Professional Pictures.
Following announcements, we welcomed Mayor Dr. Bob Hoffman to present the Creve Coeur Business Awards. This year the Economic Development Committee from the City of Creve Coeur awarded the following businesses:
- Heart of the Community Award - Food Raconteur (home-based business)
- Most Innovative Business Award - Brinton Vision (55 N. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141)
- Green Business Award - CK Power (1100 Research Blvd., Creve Coeur, MO 63132)
- Favorite Restaurant - Tradicional 314 (810 N. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141)
- Click Here to read more about the winners
The annual Creve Coeur business awards program recognizes local businesses for their innovation, achievements, and positive impact to the Creve Coeur community. All Creve Coeur businesses were eligible to be nominated. For more information click here.
Next we welcomed Mayor Missy Waldman to present the Olivette Business Awards. This year the Economic Development Commission developed its first Business of the Year and the Restaurant of the Year Awards to actively promote Olivette as a place to do business with a resilient and growing economy, high consumer demand, and successful existing businesses. This year's award winners are:
- Business of the Year - St. Louis Academy of Dance (SLAD), 9656 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO 63132
- Restaurant of the Year - Olivette Diner, 9638 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132
- Click Here to find more information about doing business in Olivette.
The was the first annual Olivette business awards program. All Olivette businesses are eligible to be nominated. For more information click here.
Finally, Tom Lancia, Executive Director of the Chamber, and Dr. Paul Hyland, President of the Chamber Board of Directors, presented our Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award. This year we presented this award in Memory of Norma Jean Pew our Friend and most Beloved Volunteer with the Chamber. Sadly, Norma passed away on April 5, 2024, a few days before her 98th Birthday. All of us who knew Norma knew the joy and light she brought to a meeting and an event. She aways had a smile on her face and a kind or encouraging word to share. She welcomed and invited many into our Chamber Community.
Norma served as an Ambassador welcoming and supporting new members and served on our Events Committee. She helped with countless events like our Awards Dinner & Auction, Trivia Night, Rock 'N Roll Bingo, Game Night, Mouse Races, etc. She also participated in our It's Just Networking 2 group and helped promote and collect donations for fellow member, Fantastic Finds (Assistance League of St. Louis). Norma's son, Alan Downs, and granddaughter, Ruth Downs, accepted the award. The award reads, "In Recognition & Appreciation for her Eleven Years of Support & Service to the Members, Events, and Mission of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce."
Click Here to see pictures of our Awards and Membership Luncheon. Pictures were taken by Kevin McCarty with McCarty Photography.
