Now in its 16th year, the Unsung Heroes awards celebrate volunteers making a meaningful difference in the community without seeking the spotlight. Nominations are currently open, with a deadline of 5 p.m. Friday, June 27. Submissions can be made online at stljewishlight.org/heroes.
The Light solicits nominations of volunteers making a major impact through their work without seeking substantial public recognition for their efforts. These people tend to fly under the radar. Honorees can be individuals or groups who are Jewish making a difference in the local Jewish community and/or the community-at-large OR non-Jewish individuals or groups making a difference in the local Jewish community.
The 2025 class of Unsung Heroes will be honored at a special event on Oct. 26 at the Jewish Community Center, and featured in the Light’s Unsung Heroes magazine, publishing Nov. 5. Event co-chairs are Debbie Lefton and Amy Fenster Brown. Tickets will go on sale in August.
To view past Unsung Heroes, visit stljewishlight.org/unsung-list.
