LEAD STL 21st Annual Signature Event

Join us as we honor those who shake things up for good—our “Good Trouble” changemakers—community partners and alumni who lead with empathy, challenge injustice, and inspire hope.

DATE AND TIME

Thu, October 16, 2025

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

LOCATION

18 Rails | The Venue at City Foundry STL

3730 Foundry Way

Suite 110

St Louis, MO 63110

United States

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DETAILS

As our largest fundraising event of the year, this celebration supports our life-changing programming and allows us to continue fulfilling our mission. With your support, we’ll keep equipping the next generation of changemakers, bridging divides, healing communities, and building a more just and inclusive tomorrow. LEAD STL, formerly Cultural Leadership, reflects the next chapter in our evolution—rooted in the same mission, now with a renewed focus on Leadership, Empathy, Advocacy, and Diversity. We can't wait to be in the room with you!

TICKETS Selected during registration

Alumni Ticket

$75.00 (1 Attendee)

Guest Ticket

$100.00 (1 Attendee)

Troublemaker Sponsor **Alumni Only**

$500.00 (5 Attendees)

* Seating for five (5) event attendees, which includes five (5) complimentary passes to Executive Director’s Social. * Recognition as Troublemaker Sponsor during the event. * Class recognition and throwback photo displayed at the event.

Changemaker Sponsor

$1,000.00 (5 Attendees)

* Seating for five (5) event attendees, which includes five (5) complimentary passes to Executive Director’s Social. * Recognition as Changemaker Sponsor during the event. * Company logo displayed on event webpage and program.

Advocate Sponsor

$2,500.00 (10 Attendees)

* Seating for ten (10) event attendees, which includes ten (10) complimentary passes to Executive Director’s Social. * Recognition as Advocate Sponsor during the event. * Company logo displayed on event webpage and program.

Visionary Sponsor

$5,000.00 (10 Attendees)

* Seating for ten (10) event attendees, which includes ten (10) complimentary passes to Executive Director’s Social. * Recognition as Visionary Sponsor during the event & logo displayed on event webpage, program, and promotional advertisements.

Impact Sponsor

$10,000.00 (10 Attendees)

Seating for ten (10) event attendees, which includes ten (10) complimentary passes to Executive Director’s Social. On-stage recognition as the 2025 Impact Sponsor during the event & logo displayed on event webpage, program, and promotional advertisements

Legacy Presenting Sponsor

$15,000.00 (10 Attendees)

Seating for ten (10) event attendees, which includes ten (10) complimentary passes to Executive Director’s Social. On-stage recognition during the event as the 2025 Legacy Presenting Sponsor & logo prominently displayed on Save-the-Date, event webpage.