Saint Louis Visionary Award Honorees for 2024 Announced

Brava to six St. Louis women who have been named as recipients of the 2024 Saint Louis Visionary Awards!

The 2024 Saint Louis Visionary Awards honorees are (from left): Elizabeth Berges, Alexa Seda, Luisa Otero-Prada, Meridith McKinley, Shawna Flanigan and Heather Beal-Himes. photo by Lois Ingrum

The prestigious recognition celebrates the outstanding contributions, achievements and excellence of women who work in or support the arts in the St. Louis region.

The 2024 honorees are: Heather Beal-Himes, (Outstanding Working Artist), Elizabeth Berges (Major Contributor to the Arts), Shawna Flanigan (Outstanding Teaching Artist),  Meridith McKinley (Outstanding Arts Professional), Luisa Otero-Prada (Community Impact Artist) and Alexa Seda (Emerging Artist).

“The depth of talent and the power of the artists and arts supporters in our community is an integral part of our strength as a region,” said Roseann Weiss, chair of the organization’s board of directors. “As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this chapter of the Saint Louis Visionary Awards, we strive to make this powerful force visible, valued and recognized. The 2024 honorees are accomplishing transformational work in the arts. They are truly visionary, and we are excited to honor them and highlight their work.”

The awards ceremony is at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at the Sun Theater in Grand Center. Individual tickets, as well as sponsorship opportunities, are now available by visiting the Saint Louis Visionary Awards website.

Gazelle is proud to partner with the 2024 Saint Louis Visionary Awards as the event’s media sponsor.

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