The staff of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis.
Award Winners
Variety has been an integral part of the St. Louis community for more than 75 years, which is why it’s only fitting that we recognize the individuals and organizations that make our city a better place to live, work and play.
- Man & Woman of the Year: Recognizing St. Louis philanthropists who are playing an active role in shaping the local community.
- Champion for Kids: Honoring a nationally known celebrity for going above and beyond to help St. Louis children.
- President’s Award: For outstanding sponsorship of Variety events and/or programs.
- Stellar Performance Awards: Recognizing Variety partner agencies for their extraordinary commitment to Variety programs.
- Have a Heart, Lend a Hand Awards: Paying tribute to individuals for their long-standing dedication to Variety as unpaid volunteers.
Man & Woman of the Year
Variety’s annual Man & Woman of the Year honor recognizes St. Louis philanthropists who are playing an active role in shaping the local community. Awarded at the Dinner with the Stars gala each spring, the list of past winners is a veritable Who’s Who of St. Louis through the years.
To view more photos of past Men & Women of the Year recipients, visit our Flickr page.
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | George H. (Bert) Walker III | Pat Mercurio |
| 2010 | David Farr | Linda Martinez |
| 2009 | Hugh Grant | Marsha Rusnack |
| 2008 | Walter Metcalfe | Nancy Kranzberg |
| 2007 | Scott Schnuck | Cindy Brinkley |
| 2006 | David Steward | Peggy Ritter |
Champions for Kids
Variety Champion for Kids award annually recognizes a nationally known celebrity who has gone above and beyond to help local children with physical and mental disabilities.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Keith Tkachuk |
| 2010 | Mike Matheny |
| 2009 | Lucia Rodriguez |
| 2008 | Mary Strauss |
| 2007 | Joe Buck |
| 2006 | Jim Byrnes |
President’s Award Winners
The President’s Award recognizes corporations for outstanding sponsorship of Variety events and programs.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2011 | The Boeing Company |
| 2010 | Ameren UE |
| 2009 | Edward Jones |
| 2008 | American Airlines |
| 2007 | Imo’s Pizza |
| 2006 | Nestle Purina PetCare |
Stellar Performance Award Winners
To view more photos of past Stellar Award winners, visit our Flickr page.
Each year, Variety allocates more than $600,000 across 81 partner agencies to fund programs directly impacting children with physical and mental disabilities. Keyword: partner. Stellar Performance Award winners are those agencies who exhibit the characteristics of an excellent partner to Variety in a collaborative effort to truly serve the whole child.
| 2011 Winners | Area |
|---|---|
| Equine Assisted Therapy |
Special Disabilities |
| Jewish Family and Children Services |
Behaviorial Counseling |
| Lemay Family & Child Center |
Early Child Care & Education |
| Logos High School |
Schools |
| Northside Community Center |
Clubs & Community Centers |
| St. Louis Children's Hospital |
Hospitals |
| Sunnyhill Adventures |
Camps |
Have a Heart, Lend a Hand Winners
In today’s world, we know spare time is hard to come by. And that’s all the more reason we are so thankful of the volunteers who donate what spare time they do have to Variety. Annually, we recognize the exemplary volunteers who have been involved with Variety for more than five years and whose unpaid dedication to our cause has raised the bar for community service.
2011
Adam Bryant
Charlie Downs
Rich Wooten
2010
Bill Burnes
Hogan Transport
Dr. Susan Pittman
2009
Brook Culleton
Mark Krupinski
John Nickel
Brian Rothery
2008
David Boudinet
Robin Graham
Jeff Pickett
Michael Schuler
Harold & Susan Thornburg
2007
Jerry Holway
Marge Jackovac
Laura Wasson
2006
Dianne Berns
Debby Hollingsworth
Mike Stroot