2027 Legend Honorees
Honoring Extraordinary Lives. Inspiring a Brighter Tomorrow.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Olympic Legend | Humanitarian | Champion for Youth & Community. Widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic medalist, world-record holder, and philanthropist. A native of East St. Louis, she invests in young people through the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, helping them "Win in Life."
Ozzie Smith
National Baseball Hall of Famer | St. Louis Icon | Community Leader. Known to generations of fans as "The Wizard," Ozzie Smith is a 15-time All-Star and 13-time Gold Glove winner who helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1982 World Series championship. He remains a devoted supporter of charitable, civic, and youth initiatives across St. Louis.
Michael P. McMillan
2027 Honorary Chairperson | President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. An inaugural 2026 Legend Honoree, Michael P. McMillan has led the Urban League since 2013, reaching more than 200,000 people each year. His partnership helped the Foundation award more than $20,000 in scholarships to first-year college students in 2026.
Five Scholars. Five Futures.
In 2026, the Foundation awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to five first-year college students. Through the Hubert H. Hoosman, Jr. and Esther J. Haywood Scholarship Foundation, we invest in students who show academic promise, a commitment to service, and the drive to give back to their communities.
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​Pictured: our 2026 scholarship recipients. Your ticket or gift helps the next class of scholars take their next step.
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