Each year, Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis bestow the Kathryn Nelson Keeper of Forest Park Award to outstanding individuals who demonstrate considerable energy and creativity for the benefit of Forest Park. 

This year's awardees were Richard Johnson, Rich & Joyce Lifka and the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis. City of St. Louis Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry Greg Hayes, Forest Park Forever President and Executive Director Lesley Hoffarth and Forest Park Forever Board Chair Lawrence Thomas were proud to honor these deserving individuals during a special luncheon with members of the Forest Park Forever and Parks Department staff.

Each of these winners has demonstrated exceptional energy and creativity for the benefit of Forest Park. A special note of gratitude to each of them.

Congratulations to this year's deserving awardees! Forest Park is truly a better place thanks to their dedication. To see a full list of past winners, click here.