Each year, community members nominate individuals and organizations for the five available awards. Community awards are given to people and organizations that have helped benefit the LGBTQIA+ community in St. Louis and beyond. It is an honor to award recipients for their selfless dedication and compassion for humanity, community and advocacy.

• The “Felton T. Day Community Service Award” is presented to a person – not associated with Pride St. Louis – whose service to the LGBTQIA+ community has gone above and beyond, exemplifying the spirit of leadership and service in one’s community. Awards will be announced at the Pride Kick-Off Party, and all winners will be featured in the parade and have a profile and picture in the “Pride Guide.” 

• The “Jim Hoefer Organization Award” is presented to an organization best exemplifying what it means to serve St. Louis’ LGBTQIA+ community.

• The “Chuck Charleston Award” is presented to a former Pride St. Louis board member who demonstrated leadership and service beyond their normal duties.

• The “Lisa Wagaman Lifetime Community Service Award” is presented to a person who has dedicated a large portion of their life to further the Pride movement/LGBTQIA+ causes, through leadership and/or volunteering.

• The Community Proud Award is presented to the individual, group, business, or organization that has gone above and beyond, giving an extraordinary amount of energy making a positive difference in the lives of those in marginalized communities. (Est. 2016)

• Lastly, the “Robyn Carolyn Montigue Community Volunteer Award” is presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond what is expected of a volunteer and with their extraordinary service and dedication have made a positive impact on the business, school, or organization they serve. (Est. 2022)

The 2025 Community Award recipients:

• Felton T. Day Community Service Award:

• Chuck Charleston Award:

• Jim Hoefer Organization Award:

• Lisa Wagaman award:

• Community Proud Award:

• Robyn Carolyn Montigue Award:

Felton T. Day

Award 

1987: Felton T. Day (Posthumously) 

1988: Daniel Flier 

1989: Bill Cordes 

1990: Don Connor 

1991: Pastor Brad Wishon 

1992: Debra Law 

1993: Michael Ford 

1994: Howard Meyer 

1995: Woody Bebout 

1998: Millie Johanningmeier 

1999: Dave Reichert 

2000: Tom Walsh 

2001: Ken Haller 

2002: Pete Kelley 

2003: Diane Elze 

2004: Jeff Wunrow 

2005: Philip Deitch 

2007: Anthony Galloway 

2008: Nancy Fowler Larson 

2009: A. J. Pupillo 

2010: Alice Tejada  

2011: Todd Alan Villmer 

2012: James Walker Moon 

2013: Tom Walsh 

2015: Mayor Francis Slay  

2016: Andrew Shaughnessy

2019: Aaron Michal Finnegan

2023: Pastor Mike Angell

2024: Adrian Mason (2 Liter Pepsi)

2025:

Lisa Wagaman 
Lifetime Achievement Award 

2010: Joan Lipkin 

2011: Daniel Flier 

2012: Scott Lokitz 

2013: Howard Meyer 

2014: Paula Gianino  

2015: James Ramey  

2016: Dennis Gorg 

2023: Collin Murphy

2024: Pam Marrett

2025:

Community Proud Award

2019: Aaron Michal Finnegan

2023: Rudis Leather Society & Alderman Rasheen Aldridge

2024: Community Wellness Project & Rung for Women

2025:

Robyn Carolyn Montigue Community Volunteer Award

2023: Todd Garten/Collin Keller (Cupids Underwear)

2024: Elizabeth Slushie (HRC)

2025: