Congratulations to the 2011 Legacy Awards Honorees!

The Saint Louis Planned Giving Council, in partnership with the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation would like to congratulate the winners of the 2011 Legacy Awards! This year's awards will be presented on Thursday, June 23rd, at the Palladium Saint Louis, one of our community's most exciting new venues.

Donor Recognition Award
Alan & Edith L. Wolff

Non-Profit Recognition Award
Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Professional Advisor Award
William G. Jochens
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale

The Legacy Awards were established to recognize the crucial interaction between a donor, an advisor, and a charity needed to create a charitable planned gift. The annual Legacy Awards highlight charitable cooperation and collaboration that results in truly unique and inspirational charitable giving throughout the St. Louis region.

Be sure to join us on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
at Palladium Saint Louis
1400 Park Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63104 for the
2011 Saint Louis Legacy Awards Presentation & Reception
Purchase your tickets!

Tickets for the June 23rd Legacy Awards Presentation & Reception are available for $50 per person. Non-profit leaders and development staff members are encourage to attend. You're also encouraged to bring donors and professional advisors who work with your organizations as your guests!

Nomination Categories are:
The Donor Recognition Award is awarded to an individual, couple, or family who has made a significant impact on Saint Louis through their planned gift to a charity.

The Non-Profit Recognition Award is awarded to the staff of a non-profit organization for excellence in its planned giving program. The award is designed to inspire best practices in planned giving.

The Professional Advisor Award is awarded to a professional for-profit gift planning advisor. This award recognizes that advisor's skill, knowledge, imagination, and insight in meeting the specific needs of his/her client.

Past Legacy Award Winners:
Donor Recognition Award
2008 - Michael & Carol Staenberg
2009 - Louise Golman (1925-2007)
2010 - Steven Schankman

Non-Profit Recognition Award
2008 - Saint Louis University
2009 - Boys & Girls Town of Missouri
2010 - Oblate Annuity Trust

Professional Advisor Award
2008 - Robert "Bob" Oesch, Riezman Berger, PC
2009 - James D. Maher
2010 - Sherri Frank Weintrop, Wealth Management Advisors