“Ethics in Action Awards” Ceremony on October 1

On Sunday, October 1 Cecilia Nadal, Executive Director received the “Ethics in Action Award” from the Ethical Society of St. Louis. The program included tributes made by Vanetta Rogers (Gitana Board) and Mary Schanuel, President of the Synergy Group. Scenes from Gitana’ s productions of Black and Blue and New World by Lee Patton Chiles and Between Worlds: An American Journey written by Cecilia Nadal were presented with memorable performances by Greg Matzker, Joel Beard and Natalie Walker.

Prior to the start of the ceremony Gitana students involved with the Global Education through the Arts program joined youth with the Ethical Society to hear actor Richard Cohen present the character of Michael Dalton. Dalton was a real St. Louisan who spent 20 years bringing African Americans and Whites Americans together through his church. The diverse group of kids got to know each other and share thoughts about engaging with people that are different.

Cecilia invited and recognized leaders from the Hispanic, Chinese, Indian, African American and Caucasian communities for their contributions to Gitana’s mission and work over many years.

Ethical Society Award photos by Erica M Brooks