2022 Winners:
Three winners were selected by a panel of volunteer judges to receive scholarships of $2,000, $1,000, and $500.
First Place Winner:
DeJuan Strickland – 7th grader
All Saints Academy – St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School
Florissant, MO
Second Place Winner:
Mekhi Roundtree – 8th grader
Parkway Northeast Middle School
St. Louis, MO
Third Place Winner:
Olivia Thornton – 8th grader
All Saints Academy – St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School
Black Jack, MO
In addition, essay contest winners were able to identify nonprofit agencies to receive a donation on behalf of the students. Additional winners include: Young Biz Kids and Parkway Northeast Middle School.
2021 Winners:
Three winners were selected by a panel of volunteer judges to receive scholarships of $2,000, $1,000, and $500. Though we were not able to present the awards in person this year, we are happy to congratulate them here!
First Place Winner:
Norriah Holder – 6th grader
LaSalle Springs Middle School
St. Louis, MO
Second Place Winner:
Sivani Vasireddy – 8th grader
Fort Zumwalt South Middle School
St. Peters, MO
Third Place Winner:
Shravanya Shrinivas – 6th grader
Lakeview Elementary
Lake St. Louis, MO
In addition, essay contest winners were able to identify nonprofit agencies to receive a donation on behalf of the students. Additional winners include: Sistakeeper Empowerment Center, Central Institute for the Deaf and Lakeview Elementary.