North County Inc. to Recognize Leaders May 6

NCI Awards Community Leaders for Making a Difference in North County

   North County Incorporated (NCI) will recognize local leaders for their contributions to the North County region at its 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast on May 6, 7:30-9:30am at the Marriott St. Louis Airport. More than 550 business, civic, and community leaders attend this celebration annually. Sponsorship packages are still available! More information can be found at NorthStLouisCounty.com. “Celebrating champions of North County is always an honor. We are excited to recognize the many dedicated people, businesses, and organizations working to improve our community, better the lives of others, and advance the local economy,” said NCI President and CEO, Rebecca Zoll.

2022 NCI Leadership Award Honorees

Business Development Leadership Award
· Beyond Housing’s Carter Commons Development
· Nyshaun Harvey, Business Owner, North County
Community Development Leadership Award
· Angie’s All-Inclusive Playground at Manion Park
· The Bread Basket at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
· Pattonville Fire Protection District COVID Response Partnership
· Nancy Wolff, executive director, The Emergency Assistance Ministry
· Mercy Clinic in Ferguson
· Rose Jackson-Beavers, Director of Faith-Based Initiative, Behavioral Health Network
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Award
· Hazelwood School District Board of Education

Elmer Belsha Leadership Award
· Rick Stevens, president, Christian Hospital
Public Service Leadership Award
· Joe Eagan, councilman, City of Florissant
· James Knowles III, former Mayor, City of Ferguson Tony Maldonado, chairperson, Hispanic Leaders Group
• Carol Stroker, Councilwoman , City of Hazelwood
· Jim Carver, Economic Development Manager, City of Maryland Heights
· Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, Advocate, North County
Special Recognition Award
· St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force
· St. Louis County Library’s GrandPad Initiative
NCI’s 45th Annual Leadership Breakfast Platinum sponsors to date include St. Louis County; St. Louis Economic Development Partnership; and US Bank. Premier sponsors include Ascension; Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers; Christian Hospital; City of Florissant; City of Hazelwood; Commerce Bank; Enterprise Holdings; Hazelwood School District; Mercy Health; Millstone Weber; Negwer Materials; SSM Health DePaul Hospital; St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley; University of Missouri-St. Louis. Corporate sponsors include Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562.
About North County Inc.
North County Inc., founded in 1977, is an economic and community development advocacy organization serving the North St. Louis County community with a focus on economic development, education, healthcare, and transportation. NCI builds collaborative partnerships and coordinates resources and efforts of civic and business leaders to speak as a unified voice on regional issues.