Gateway Young Achievers Alumni volunteers Don Wainwright, Chairman and CEO of Wainwright Industries, St. Louis, receives the ILN Dare to Lead Award. Dr. Edward Hillhouse, Presiding Commissioner, Franklin County, receives the first Missouri Valley Dare to Lead Award A. Edward Heins, President, Education Media, Inc., receives an Applause Award. Missouri Valley Young Achiever of the Year

Tyler Moore, 2007 Gateway Leader of the Year and one of "The Red Haired Boys" provided music for the breakfast Lecia Rives, Executive Director of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis, Illinois, accepts the first Gateway East Dare to Lead Award for Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Daniel A. Geiger, Director, Product Management, Express Scripts, Inc., St. Louis receives an Applause Award. Gateway East Young Achievers of the Year

Gateway West Young Achievers of the Year

 

Dare to Lead Award Recipients:

2008 - Don Wainwright
Chairman and CEO of Wainwright Industries, Don Wainwright has received numerous awards including the coveted Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. and the Manufacturing Council of the United States International Leadership Award. He travels extensively as a guest lecturer throughout the United States, Europe and Asia and is involved in numerous civic and pubic projects serving adults and youth.

2007 - Kurt and Brenda Warner
As a football player, Kurt Warner understands the importance of teamwork in turning dreams into reality. Kurt and Brenda believed and never gave up on his life long dream of success in the NFL, their faith and family being the fabric that held everything together. When Kurt's dream became a reality in 1999, the Warners wanted to share their blessings and beliefs with others who have lost hope. In 2001, they established the First Things First Foundation, a public charity which serves as a vehicle for them to reach out to the community and help those in need.

2006 - Colonel Norm Balchunas
Col. Balchunas is the Director of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. In this position, he directs the world's largest and most comprehensive aerospace science education program, responsible for the Air Force's High School citizenship training program for more than 102,000 students at over 850 high schools worldwide, managing over 1, 800 instructors.

2005 - Loudon County Education Foundation
Established to positively impact lifelong learning in its community, the foundation supports many programs under the direction of its Executive Director, Betsy Morrow. These include Young Achievers recognition, Outstanding Teachers recognition, classroom grants, student scholarships, leadership programs, school-to-career programs and continuing education grants for teachers.

2004 - Larry C. Spears
Larry Spears is the President and CEO of The Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership in Indianapolis, Indiana. Under his leadership, The Center experienced tremendous growth with nine branch offices located around the world. Mr. Spears is editor of nine books and has published over 300 articles, essays and book reviews on servant-leadership.

2003 - Dr. Alma C. Hobbs
Deputy Administrator for Economic and Community Systems, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Dr. Hobbs provides national leadership and support for research, education and extension programs. Her contributions to 4-H Youth Development have made a difference in the lives of many.

2002 - Dr. Kenneth Gray
Professor of Education in the Workforce Education and Development Program, College of Education, Penn State University. Dr. Gray is a national advocate for students from the academic middle. An international speaker, he is frequently quoted in the press and widely published on career choices. His most recent book is "Getting Real -- Helping Teens Find Their Future".

2001 - ILN Dare to Lead Program canceled because of 9/11.

2000 - Benjamin F. Edwards, III
President, Chairman and CEO of A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., St. Louis, Ben Edwards heads one of the nation's largest brokerage firms. An untiring advocate of city schools and quality education, he has earned the deep gratitude of all who care about young people.

1999 - Thomas H. Jacobsen
A member of the National Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America, Tom Jacobsen has served as Activities Chairman, Finance Chairman, Vice President and Chairman of the Greater St. Louis Council. An outstanding business and community leader, he is chairman of the Board, Firstar Corporation.

1998 - I.E. Millstone
Founder of the Millstone Construction Company, I.E. Millstone is internationally known for innovations and contributions in construction. Through the B'nai B'rith Millstone Award and Young Achievers scholarships, he encourages young people to greater service in their communities.

1997 - Elinor Johnstone Ferdon
Elinor Ferdon is the National President of the Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest organization for girls in the world. She was elected to its highest volunteer position in 1996, having served as President of the World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Inc.

1996 - V. Milton Boyce
For thirty years, Milton Boyce served the United States Department of Agriculture's Extension Service, developing and administering the 4-H program. He received the 4-H Alumni Award and Superior Service Award for his outstanding leadership, commitment and dedication to young people.

1995 - Sanford N. McDonnell
Sanford McDonnell is Chairman Emeritus of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, one of America's foremost aerospace companies. He is past president of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and developed a character education program taught in school districts nationwide.

1994 - The Danforth Family
Donald Danforth, Chairman, Vector Corporation and Kennelwood Village, Inc.; Dorothy Danforth Miller, homemaker, wife, mother, volunteer; John C. Danforth, former United States Senator; and William H. Danforth, Chancellor, Washington University, are exceptional community/youth leaders.

1993 - W. Clement Stone
Founder/Chairman Emeritus of Combined Insurance Company, Clement Stone is a philanthropist, civic leader, author and business executive. His Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) philosophy is carried worldwide to millions of people through books and articles.