Established in 1991 by the Central West End Association’s Board of Directors, the Polk Award annually recognizes the impact and leadership of select individuals that have made consistent, long-lasting, and positive contributions to the Central West End (CWE) neighborhood in Saint Louis, Missouri. The Polk Award is the namesake of late neighborhood resident William Julius Polk, who was devoted to improving the CWE throughout his lifetime.

Polk Award Recipients

2024 Frances Thompson

2023 Sean Anthony & Stanley Johnson

2022 Mengesha Yohannes and Robel Yohannes

2021 Ted Koplar

2020 Joe Roddy

2019 James J. Dwyer

2018 John Dubinsky

2017 Derek Gamlin & Lucas Gamlin

2013 Uan & Sue Nguyen, Mark Keoshkerian, Bill Kent, Jr.

2012 Nicki Dwyer

2011 Tom Hoerr

2010 Jeff Fister

2009 Tim Kirby & Karen Duffy

2008 Mary Bartley

2007 Paris Bouchard

2006 Arthur Perry, Jr.

2005 John T. Byrne, M.D.

2004 Central Reform Congregation

2003 Julius Polk for his long-time support of the CWE