Awards

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The Annual CREW-St. Louis Networking Awards dinner, a tradition since 2006, honors members for their mission to influence the success of the CRE industry by advancing the achievements of women, showcasing the power of networking, and demonstrating the organization’s support to the community. Always a fun committee, Awards Committee meets five to eight times a year to plan the event.

2025 Award Winners

Career Advancement for Women – Jenna Knatt, CI Select

Catalyst Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Susan Sauer, RG Ross Construction Company, Inc.

New Member of the Year – Sarah Dretsch, POE

Sustainability & Wellness Impact – Colleen Nigro, Remiger Design

Young Professional of the Year – Michelle Goodwin, NAI DESCO Commercial

Woman of Influence – Yemi Akande-Bartsch, FOCUS St. Louis

Economic Impact Award – First Bank**
Jen Nevil, The Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Angie Earlywine, Cushman & Wakefield
Lauren Talley, Cobalt Construction Consulting, LLC
Katie Goldberg, IMEG Corp.
Michelle Biedermann, Brinkmann Constructors
Michelle Hamilton, Spark AI Strategy
Ashley Mendez, TOC Artwork
Lauren Schulte, Circadia
Megan Campos, Facilitec Corporate Furnishings

**We would also like to highlight the involvement of CREW St Louis Company Tarlton even though no individual CREW members were involved in the project.

2024 Award Winners

Career Advancement for Women - Michelle Hamilton, Cobalt Construction Consulting

New Member of the Year - Brandi Ball, Cole & Associates, Inc.

Sustainability & Wellness Impact - Lisa Reed, Reed Burkett Lighting Design

Catalyst: Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Rebecca Thessen, L3 Corporation

Woman of Influence - Opal Jones, DOORWAYS

Empowerment Award - Stacey Kamps, Keeley Capital

Economic Impact - CITYPARK**
Michelle Chambliss-Cain, Faith Group
Amy Hughes, H2 Ltg Lighting Design
Anna Leavey, Anna Leavey, LLC
Helen Lee, Tao + Lee
Spencer Mason, David Mason + Associates
Margaret McDonald, HOK
Ashley Rau, HOK
Lisa Reed, Reed Burkett Lighting Design
Sondra Rotty, Tarlton

**We would also like to highlight the involvement of CREW St. Louis companies - Alberici & Keeley (as part of the joint venture Mortenson Alberici Keeley), Arcturis, Geotechnology and LJC in CITYPARK even though no individual members were involved in the project.