MLK AWARD – CEO Cheri Tillis

Congratulations to our CEO Cheri Tillis, who will be among community leaders to receive the 40 for 40 MLK Servant Leader Award, an honor being presented at the 40th Gateway Region YMCA Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. This milestone award recognizes an exceptional dedication to uplifting others, addressing community needs, and inspiring positive change. “Cheri Tillis exemplifies Dr. King’s principles of servant leadership and reflects the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Congrats Ms. Tillis!

The commemorative breakfast will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Marriott St. Louis Airport (10700 Pear Tree Ln, St. Louis, MO 63134). This year’s theme, Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365, provides a meaningful framework for honoring leaders like you who embody Dr. King’s enduring legacy.