Woman of Influence Award
The Woman of Influence award recognizes an influential female leader who has positively influenced the commercial real estate industry through her leadership, career accomplishments and service to our St. Louis community. She has an established reputation as a thought leader and agent of change.
Nominee has demonstrated continuous and exceptional contribution to commercial real estate in the St. Louis region, which could include the following:
Recognizing a leader who demonstrates exceptional foresight and innovation, steering their team or organization toward new horizons with a clear and compelling vision.
Effecting policy change within their company or another organization that advances women and promotes women leaders.
Involvement as a thought leader in both the industry and the region/community to bring about positive change.
May have represented St. Louis on a national level or achieved national recognition for their endeavors.
Does NOT have to be a CREW-St. Louis member.
Award Winners:
2024 Winner: Opal Jones, DOORWAYS
2023 Winner: Yaphett El-Amin, MOKAN Construction & Contractors Assistance Center
2022 Winner: Anna Leavey, Owner Anna Leavey LLV/Program Manager- Brickline Greenway Great Rivers Greenway
2021 Winner: Carolyn Kindle Betz, St. Louis CITY SC
2020 Winner: Maxine Clark, Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop; CEO and President at Clark-Fox Foundation
2019 Winner: Mary B. Campbell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Real Estate, Washington University in St. Louis
2018 Winner: Lesley Hoffarth, President and Executive Director, Forest Park Forever
2017 Winner: Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Director of Airports, St. Louis Lambert International Airport
2016 Winner: Amy Gill, CEO, Restoration St. Louis