FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vitendo4Africa Announces 2025 Gala Award Nominees Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Community Impact
St. Louis, MO — [Date] — Vitendo4Africa (V4A), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee families in the St. Louis region, is proud to announce the nominees for its 2025 Annual Gala Awards. The Gala, scheduled for November 1, 2025, will honor individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and service have made a meaningful impact in the community.
The nominees for the 2025 awards are:
Community Advocate Award
World Trade Center
Mayor Tim Lowery, Florissant Mayor
Community Impact Award
Louisa Foods
Jean Konde
Inclusion and Belonging Award
Gilberto Pinela
Jennifer Badot (GRIT)
Humanitarian Award
Eddie Rose, Diamond Diva
Mentor of the Year Award
Dr. Jovita Oruwari
Emerging Leaders Award
Frank Mwangi
Precious Mugo
Ira Rodrigues
Immigrant Entrepreneur Award
Betty Phiri Chibwe
V4A Ambassador Award
Vamadu Sheriff
Youth Empowerment Award
Mary Okematti
Dr. Njai Abdoulie
Demetrius Adams- Hazelwood School District
Community Service Award
Cheryl Walker
Kelly Rian
Edu Karanja
Elizabeth Anyimadu
This year’s nominees represent the best of what our community has to offer—leaders, mentors, and advocates who inspire positive change every day,” said Geoffrey Soyiantet, Executive Director of Vitendo4Africa. “We are thrilled to honor their dedication, celebrate their impact, and highlight the diversity and strength of immigrant and refugee families in St. Louis.”
The Vitendo4Africa 2025 Gala will bring together civic leaders, business partners, and community members to celebrate resilience, cultural diversity, and the impact of collaboration. This year’s theme, “Empowering New Beginnings,” underscores the organization’s commitment to helping immigrant and refugee families thrive in their new communities.
For media inquiries, interviews, or to attend the Gala, please contact:
Geoffrey Soyiantet
Executive Director | Vitendo4Africa
📧 geoffrey@vitendo4africa.org | ☎ (314) 252-0488
🌐 www.vitendo4africa.org
