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North County Inc. Awards Area Community Leaders
North County Incorporated (NCI) honored several area leaders for their contributions and commitment to the North County region at its May 18th 41st Annual Leadership Breakfast. More than 525 business, civic and community leaders attended the sold-out event.
“NCI is pleased to recognize our North County exceptional leaders. It’s so awe-inspiring to know these individuals are motivated to work hard every day, because they believe in North County and all that it offers,” said NCI President and CEO, Rebecca Zoll.
Awards and recipients include:
Elmer Belsha Leadership Award, presented to an individual making a positive impact in the community.
– Howard Nimmons, CPA, CFA, Howard Nimmons Wealth Management
Business Development Leadership Award, presented to individuals positively affecting economic development of North County.
– Erica Henderson, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
– John Londoff, Jr., Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
Community Development Leadership Award, presented to individuals benefitting youth, residents or civic organizations.
– Bi-State Development Research Institute
– Ritenour International Welcome Center
– Natissia Small, Ed.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Public Service Leadership Award, presented to individuals, elected, appointed or employed by a public body who is making a positive impact on the community they serve.
– Mike Fulton, Ed.D., Pattonville School District
– Cheryl Latham, Hazelwood School Board of Education
– Chief Tim Lowery, City of Florissant Police Department
– Mayor James McGee, City of Vinita Park
– Chief Frank Mininni, City of Normandy Police Department
Special Recognition Leadership Award, presented to individuals who, through business and philanthropy, exemplify leadership and service..
– John Caravelli, Citizens National Bank-Florissant
– Bob Huneke, Jr., Community News
– Julie Kampschroeder, Ritenour School District
Event Platinum sponsors included: HDR; Negwer Materials; SSM Health DePaul Hospital; St. Louis Economic Development Partnership; and St. Louis County. Premier sponsors included: Christian Hospital; City of Hazelwood; Enterprise Holdings; Jennings School District; Mercy; The Boeing Company; and U.S. Bank. Corporate sponsors included: Bi-State Development, Bommarito Automotive Group, Commerce Bank, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, Johnny Londoff Chevrolet; McBride Homes; Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; NorthPark Partners; St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley; and Valley Industries.
PHOTO CAPTION:
NCI Honorees: First row, left to right: Natissia Small, Ed.D.; Erica Henderson; Cheryl Latham
Second row; left to right: John Londoff, Jr.; City of Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider accepting on behalf of Howard Nimmons, CPA, CFA; Lisa Cagle accepting on behalf of Bi-State Development Research Institute; Julie Hahn accepting on behalf of Ritenour International Welcome Center; Julie Kampschroeder
Third row, left to right: Mike Fulton,Ed.D; Bob Hueke, Jr.; Chief Tim Lowery; City of Vinita Park Mayor James McGee; John Caravelli; Chief Frank Minnini
