The University of Missouri–St. Louis created the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy to honor the Lees for their extraordinary philanthropy and visionary leadership. By bestowing this medal, UMSL is proud to celebrate those who have followed the Lees’ example of exceptional generosity.
2024 – Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg
2022 – The Boeing Corporation
2021 – George*† and Melissa Paz
2020 – Laura and Norman* Eaker
2018 – Joseph* and Mary Stieven
2017 – Maureen* and Kirk*† Richter
2016 – Terry* and Stanley* Freerks
2015 – Emerson
2014 – St. Louis Beacon
2013 – Robert McKnight†
2012 – Foundation for Credit Education
2011 – Kathy Steve
2010 – Nicholas Karakas†
2009 – Express Scripts
2008 – Anheuser-Busch InBev
2007 – Whitney Harris†
2006 – E. Desmond† and Mary Ann† Lee
* Alumnus/Alumna
† Deceased
