CHAMBER 79th INSTALLATION & AWARDS GALA!
Date and Time
Friday Mar 7, 2025
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST
CHAMBER 79th INSTALLATION & AWARDS GA...
Description
The Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce Cordially invites you to attend the
79th Annual Installation & Awards Gala!
Friday, March 7, 2025, Orlando’s South County
Brought to You By:

79th Annual Installation & Awards Gala!
Friday, March 7, 2025, Orlando’s South County
Brought to You By:
You won't want to miss this amazing evening of celebration and community!
Mark your calendar and we will see you there!
Mark your calendar and we will see you there!
Our Evening
- 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
- 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Welcoming Remarks
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Dinner
- 7:30 pm - 7:50 pm: Installation of Board Members
- 7:50 pm - 8:00 pm: Intermission
- 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Awards and Recognitions
- 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: After Party (On-Site)
CELEBRATING: AWARDS AND INSTALLATIONS
Award Recipients:
Rising Star Award - Olivia Tischler, Teleo Coffee
Volunteer of the Year Award - Ann Quigley, Kirkwood Historical Society
Community Impact Award - Mel Hahs, Kirkwood Lions Club
Businessperson(s) of the Year Award - Mike & Meredith Shadwick, Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats & Spencer's Grill
Lifetime Achievement Award - Doug Harms, City of Des Peres
Installing:
Board Chair - Stephanie Haenchen, Pace Marketing
Welcoming New Board Members:
Mike Wilcox - St. Louis Caster + Equipment
Steve Miskovic - Care Choice Care Management
Christina Royer - Anew Travel
Menu:
LIMONCELLO SALAD
Mesclun greens, with candied almonds, dried cranberries, feta cheese, dressed with a Limoncello vinaigrette.
FILET MERLOT & CHICKEN PARISIENNE
A center cut filet of beef with Merlot wine demi-glace & sautéed breast of chicken with a parsley cream with just a hint of garlic Goat Cheese Polenta served with Chef’s Fresh Seasonal Vegetables.
*LENTEN ENTREE OPTION: PARMESAN ENCRUSTED TILAPIA *Must advise at time of ticket purchase.
WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
Ladled with sautéed bananas in warm butterscotch caramel.
*GLUTEN FREE OPTION: FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Cloaked with dark chocolate ganache & served with raspberry melba sauce (gluten free). *Must advise at time of ticket purchase.
Sponsors:
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Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor:

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Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsor:

Rising Star Award Sponsor:

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Floral Arrangements:

Signage:

DJ:

Jewelry Raffle Sponsor:

Friends of the Board:


Friends of the Chamber:
Tracy Alonzo – Home Instead
Justin Arnold – Mayfly Strategies
Stephanie Haenchen – Pace Marketing
Chelsea Ricketts – Vensure Employer Solutions
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS... THE CHAMBER APPRECIATES YOUR SUPPORT!!!
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