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St. Jude DGGLS Awards

We're elated to share our annual DGG Award winners! These chairpersons, committees and territory leads were exceptional in their efforts to manage events, attract sponsors and raise funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

Visit the individual awards below to learn more about each award. Winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner & Welcome on January 11.

 
 

DGG Event of the Year

The DGG Event of the Year is awarded to the 2022 DGG event that set the highest example to which all other events should be measured by implementing DGG best practices, achieving and exceeding fundraising goals and overcoming multiple obstacles while providing guests with a unique and memorable experience. This event took a new approach and made a lasting impression through their fundraising efforts.

WINNER: St. Jude Celebrity Chef & Wine Dinner (Charlotte, NC)

Staff and supporters pose for a picture at the Celebrity Chef & Wine Dinner in Charlotte.
The setup at the Celebrity Chef & Wine Dinner in Charlotte
 

DGG Chairperson of the Year

The DGG Chairperson of the Year is awarded to the chairperson who embraced the uncertain, was innovative and adaptive, pushed forward through their leadership and commitment and was dedicated more than ever to the kids at St. Jude!

WINNER: Dr. Phil Wenk, Delta Dental & Friends Golf Tournament and Dinner (Nashville, TN)

Dr. Phil Wenk takes a photo with St. Jude patient Mabry at the Delta Dental & Friends Golf Tournament in Nashville.

Dr. Phil Wenk (right) pictured with St. Jude patient Mabry and her family

 

DGG Committee of the Year

The DGG Committee of the Year is awarded to the committee who rallied together and kept their fundraising efforts at the forefront no matter what was thrown their way. They stayed positive, goal oriented and had fun while cheering on the kids at St. Jude.

WINNER: St. Jude Heart of Fashion (Las Vegas, NV)

Some of the committee for St. Jude Heart of Fashion in Las Vegas pose for a picture.
Some of the committee for St. Jude Heart of Fashion in Las Vegas pose for a picture.
 

DGG Rising Stars - Dinners

The DGG Rising Star - Dinners is awarded to a committee member or DGG dinner that shined above the rest by persevering through uncharted waters, staying motivated and passionate about St. Jude and leading by example by bringing their "A" game to the forefront of fundraising.

WINNER: Joseph T. Rallo, St. Jude Wall Street Taste of New York

 

DGG Rising Star - Golf

The DGG Rising Star - Golf is awarded to a committee member or DGG golf tournament that shined above the rest by persevering through uncharted waters, staying motivated and passionate about St. Jude and leading by example by bringing their "A" game to the forefront of fundraising.

WINNER: St. Jude New Jersey Golf Classic & Cocktail Party

 

DGG Heart of St. Jude Award

The DGG Heart of St. Jude Award is given as special recognition of an outstanding community event.

WINNER: St. Jude Dream Chicago

Supporters and commitee members take a photo at St. Jude Dream Chicago.
 
 
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