Special Education Foundation's Starfish Awards
See the 2025 Starfish Award recipients!
View the photo gallery from the June 12 event at The Reverie
About the Starfish Awards
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
See the 2024 Starfish Award recipients here and view the photos from the event on June 13, 2024 at CITYPARK!
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.
Inspired by the beloved Starfish Parable, this event is a reminder that even one act of kindness—one effort to lift someone up—can create lasting change.
Honoring the remarkable individuals who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities in St. Louis County.
Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to SEF’s mission, we invite you to attend this moving and memorable event. The Starfish Awards will feature dinner, drinks, entertainment, and heartfelt stories that will leave you inspired and ready to create your own ripple effect.
Thank You to our 2nd Annual Starfish Awards Sponsors
