May/June Newsletter

🎉Big Congrats to Our Spirit of St. Louis Awards & Scholarship Winners!🎉 


We had an unforgettable time celebrating some truly amazing people and organizations who help make STL the vibrant, welcoming city we all love! 


A huge shoutout to Mike Bush for sharing heartfelt stories about the impact of our STL community, and to Grant’s Farm for being the perfect venue for our celebration! And of course, big thanks to our awesome meeting sponsors—we couldn’t have done it without you! 


🏆 And now, drumroll please...our winners! 

🎓 Carole Moody Scholarship:

Emma Ramsey (pictured to the right) & Katie Linnig (Katie was unable to attend)

đź§ąSpirit of St. Louis Program Award: 

 Explore St. Louis – Tourism Trash Force 


✨Hall of Fame Award: 

Tami Goldman - The highest honor we have at the St. Louis Attractions Association, reserved for individuals who have made and sustained noteworthy contributions that have broadly impacted the tourism and hospitality industry 


🌟 Spirit of St. Louis Individual Award: 

Alicia Stellhorn & Neville Crenshaw – Champions of hospitality, positivity, and all things STL. Your impact is loud, proud, and unforgettable! 


Alicia wasn’t present to receive the award, as she was out of town and doing what she does best – promoting St. Louis, the Gateway Arch and Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. 


Thanks to everyone who came out to support, celebrate, and raise the bar for what it means to love where you live. Let’s keep that St. Louis spirit shining bright! 💙✨ 

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Congratulations to the raffle winners at the May Meeting! Tami Goldman won the 50/50 Raffle, and Mindy Peirce and Leslie Ramsey were our Experience Raffle winners.

Tornado Relief

The May 16 storm deeply affected our St. Louis community—taking five lives, injuring others, and leaving thousands of homes damaged. In times like these, St. Louis and it’s tourism industry needs to come together. 


If you’re looking for ways to support storm recovery efforts, we’re sharing a list of local organizations providing immediate and long-term aid. Whether you can volunteer, donate funds, or spread the word, every bit helps. 


View the growing list of support opportunities here: stlgives.org/resources 

Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Silent Auction on November 19th!


Help make this year's auction a success – donate an item!


The SLAA Silent Auction is one of the most popular events each year, thanks to the generosity of our members. Help us make this year better than ever by donating an item to the auction!


Would your company consider making a donation to support our efforts? Items as varied as gift certificates, complimentary passes or tickets, merchandise, gift baskets, private tours, services and more are sought to create exciting auction packages.


In addition to the Silent Auction, we’re also collecting unique and memorable items for our Experience Raffle. These could include behind-the-scenes tours, exclusive tastings, adventure outings, overnight getaways, or any one-of-a-kind experiences that money can't usually buy. Experiences are always a highlight and help draw strong interest and support!


A portion of the proceeds from the auction benefit the Carole Moody Scholarship Fund, which is awarded annually to a high school senior or undergraduate college student majoring in a field that contributes to the tourism/hospitality industry.

Support the Future of Our Industry - Donate to the Carole Moody Scholarship Fund


The Saint Louis Attractions Association has proudly awarded scholarships to deserving students pursuing careers in tourism and hospitality since 1991. Named in honor of founding member Carole Moody—whose nearly 30 years of dedication helped shape our industry—the Carole Moody Scholarship Fund continues her legacy by investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals. To date, more than 45 students have received over $41,000 in support through this meaningful program.


Would you consider making a donation to the scholarship fund? Your generosity helps us support passionate, talented students who may one day become leaders in our industry. Click here to make a donation.


Help us help a future member of our industry. Together, we can continue to make a difference.

We Value Your Input!


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Email SLAA@qabs.com to see if you are up to date.

SLAA Featured Attraction

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