“We are truly grateful for the contributions that were given by Wells Fargo and Region’s
Bank as well as by the Centennial Salute’s Title Sponsors Centene Corporation, World
Wide Technology, Monsanto and all of the other sponsors. It truly takes a tremendous
effort and groundswell of community support to make our events successful. I am also
especially proud of the 19 phenomenally successful women who were chosen to receive
honors
at the 2018 Salute to Women in Leadership Gala,” said Michael P. McMillan.
The evening concluded with musical tributes by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and Chris Curry. Renowned R&B Legend Eddie Levert
provided the grand finale with an energetic concert performing most of his greatest hits! The Centennial Salute attracted over 1,300 guests
to celebrate the achievements of the outstanding honorees and to support the 30 programs and services of the Urban League which benefit
100,000 African Americans and others per year in the St. Louis region.