Nominations for the
2025 Saint Louis visionary Awards
are Now Closed - thank you for your submissions!
Nominations received after midnight on Nov. 18 will be rolled over to the 2026 Awards.
Honoree announcements will be made in January.
The Awards celebration will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Award Category Descriptions:
Arts Innovator: presented to a woman who has transformed the arts in St. Louis by founding or creating an organization or initiative.
Community Impact Artist: presented to a woman who uses the arts to create awareness about community issues and through her work promotes dialogue, breaks down barriers and sparks change.
Emerging Artist: presented to an up-and-coming artist who has demonstrated her talent and a strong commitment to building her career in the arts.
Lifetime Achievement: presented to a woman who has had a long and distinguished career in the arts and has made a lasting impact in her field.
Major Contributor to the Arts: presented to a woman who has been a strong supporter of the arts through volunteering, serving on boards, donating, and raising funds.
Outstanding Arts Professional: presented to a woman who has dedicated her professional career to fostering creativity and encouraging ongoing participation in the arts. She raises the profile of her organization by causing a widespread impact on the St. Louis arts community.
Outstanding Teaching Artist: presented to a woman dedicated to providing artistic instruction to a range of students, as both a profession and lifestyle. She has made a strong impact on the individuals and community she has fostered through her role as an educator.
Outstanding Working Artist: presented to a woman who has earned significant acclaim over an extended period of time and consistently displays excellence in the practice of her art form.