Gabriel E. Gore, St. Louis Circuit Attorney, was honored with the esteemed St. Louis Award yesterday for his pivotal role in renovating the Circuit Attorney's Office, a nod to his commitment to justice, community relations, and citizen trust, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office reported. At a ceremony in the Forest Park Visitor Center, David W. Kemper, executive chairman of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., presented the award, remarking that Gore's leadership marked a significant turn towards the office's dedication to fairness and community confidence.

Since its inception in 1931 by philanthropist David P. Wohl, the St. Louis Award has been recognizing locals for exceptional contributions to the region's upliftment annually; yesterday, Gore joined the ranks of this distinguished ensemble, bringing with him a resolve to set high operational standards and a passion for public service, which were integral to his winning the award. Governor Mike Parson appointed Gore to the open Circuit Attorney slot last May after which he won a full term in the general election; Gore's focus as relayed by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, has been on revitalizing public confidence, fighting for justice, and bolstering public safety.

Under Gore's stewardship, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has witnessed a reformation with dedicated staff committed to the city's welfare, emphasizing diversion programs and collaborations.

This 94th presentation of the St. Louis Award adds Gore to a lineage of past laureates renowned for their civic contributions, individuals like Joe Edwards, Bob Fox, Emily Rauh Pulitzer, and Carolyn Kindle, the latter having been bestowed with the accolade in 2023 as reported by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office announcement.