Awards

There are so many, many women who influenced not only our state, but also our country, and some influenced the world. These were women who challenged the status quo, who built business empires, and who understood the value of giving back to their communities.

Missouri Life readers had plenty to say about the best our state has to offer in dozens of categories. Explore the complete list of winners and runners up, all chosen through reader nominations and votes, for the Best of Missouri Life 2023.

Nominated by Missouri Life readers and decided by their votes. Know a deserving candidate? Then nominate! Nominations for the Best of Missouri Life Awards end on May 14th.

We introduced you to some civilian comfort dogs previously. Now, meet their military counterparts. Missouri’s USO Comfort Dog Program has inspired nationwide attention.

The 2021 Missouri Life readers' choice awards are here!

The 2020 reader’s choice awards are here.