Special Education Foundation's Starfish Awards
See the Winners of the Starfish Awards Unveiled here!
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The Starfish Award is reserved for individuals who have brought about significant change through seemingly small yet deeply meaningful actions. Ideal candidates for this honor exhibit the following qualities:
- Consistently demonstrates unwavering compassion and kindness.
- Leaves a remarkable imprint on the lives of students and families within the Special School District and the 22 partner districts in St. Louis County
- Offers vital support during challenging circumstances.
- Their actions generate a ripple effect of positivity, creating a nurturing environment for all.
The Inspiration Behind the Starfish Award
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking up and gently throwing things into the ocean. Approaching the boy he asked, “Young man, what are you doing?”
"Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die,” the boy replied.
The man laughed to himself and said, “Do you realize there are miles of miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make any difference." After listening politely, the boy bent down to pick up another starfish and threw it into the surf. Then, he smiled at the man and said,
“I made a difference to that one.” See the video here.
Celebrate an evening of excitement at SEF's first annual Starfish Awards!
- Date: June 13, 2024
- Location: CITYPARK Stadium, home of the St. Louis CITY SC
- 2100 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103
- Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Together we'll honor special individuals who have made a significant impact through their seemingly small, yet profoundly meaningful actions.
Register here to attend. The deadline to purchase tickets is May 31, 2024.
Powered by the Women Leaders
The Special Education Foundation's Women Leaders is an active women’s group committed to helping children and youth with disabilities. More specifically, to fund special projects that support students with disabilities served by the Special School District of St. Louis County. It was established in 2009 based on guests’ interests at a friend-raiser in how they could help.
The Special Education Foundation's Starfish Award recognizes the unsung heroes who may not seek the spotlight but, through their daily efforts, embody the belief that every small action can create waves of positive change in the world around us.
