Harris Community Service Award

Philanthropists Anne and John McDonnell became the 18th couple awarded the annual Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award, which honors a St. Louis husband-and-wife team who contributed in an outstanding manner to the civic and cultural well-being of the region.

Recipients of this year’s Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award are Peggy and Jerry Ritter. The award is given annually to a husband-and-wife team for exemplary dedication in advancing the educational, cultural and social service institutions in the metropolitan area.

The Jane and Whitney Harris Community Service Award was presented to Geraldine and Robert Virgil for their outstanding contributions to the St. Louis region.

Photo by David KilperThe Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award are given annually to a husband and wife dedicated to improving the St. Louis region through service, generosity and leadership. On Feb. 26, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton bestowed the 10th Harris award on Barbara and Andrew Taylor.

Since its inception a decade ago, the Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award has been given annually to a husband and wife couple dedicated to improving the St. Louis region through service, generosity and leadership. In a ceremony on February 26, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton bestowed the 10th such award on Barbara and Andrew Taylor.