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Staenberg, Pereles, 10 St. Louis community leaders, honored by JPro

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Michael Staenberg, recipient of special recognition honors

On Thursday, March 7, JPro St. Louis paid tribute to 12 individuals for their contributions to the St. Louis community.

The annual recognition event honored Joe Pereles with the Partnership Award. Michael Staenberg received a special recognition commendation.

Peer awards were presented to Tanya Lin and Melissa Katz (Chesed/Kindness Award), Erin Schaflein (Educator Award), Penny Taylor (Dedication Award), Michelle Almengor and Lauren Abraham (Mentor Award), Nancy Lisker (Pillar Award), Mrs. Pirchie Greenspon (Career Achievement Award) and Rabbi Chaim and Bassy Landa (Visionary Award).

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Bill Motchan, writer/photographer
Bill worked in corporate communications for AT&T for 28 years. He is a former columnist for St. Louis Magazine. Bill has been a contributing writer for the Jewish Light since 2015 and is a three-time winner of the Rockower Award for excellence in Jewish Journalism. He also is a staff writer for the travel magazine Show-Me Missouri. Bill grew up in University City. He now lives in Olivette with his wife and cat, Hobbes. He is an avid golfer and a fan of live music. He has attended the New Orleans Jazzfest 10 times and he has seen Jimmy Buffett in concert more t han 30 times between 1985 and 2023.