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DAVID L. STEWARD AWARDED HUMANITIARIAN AWARDSt. Louis (May 17, 2013) – Presented by Carlos Santana during his performance at Dinner with the Stars

gala in St Louis, Variety honored Chairman Emeritus David L. Steward with the Humanitarian Award.

The Humanitarian Award is bestowed upon the individual who for more than ten years has best

embodied the spirit and support of the cause for children in the Greater St. Louis region as defined by

the mission of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis.

Steward distinguished himself as the embodiment of philanthropic support, continued service on the

board of directors, and advocacy with commendable and measurably positive outcomes reflected in the

everyday lives of the children served. “Steward cares about people in need and gives hope for the

future,” stated Variety CEO, Jan Albus. “The children with disabilities in the St Louis region have a

greater chance to reach their full potential with the help David Steward gives.”

Steward, the founder and chairman of Missouri based, World Wide Technology Inc (WWT), the nation’s

largest Black-owned business. With 2010 revenues of more than $4.1 billion, WWT is ranked No. 1 on

the Black Enterprise 100s list of the nation’s largest Black-owned industrial/service companies.

About Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis

Since 1932, Variety the Children’s Charity serves children with physical and developmental disabilities in

the St. Louis region, from infancy to age 21. Variety focuses on four core areas to help kids become

independent and productive: gifting medical equipment for mobility and independence; developing

unique education and recreational programs; and funding therapy. Variety partners with 75 agencies to

support programs and give scholarships that directly impact the lives of Variety children. For more

information, visit www.varietystl.org.

Photos

1. Photo by Peter Wochniak L-R: Carlos Santana, Variety Child, Madison, Michael Vrionis,

Universal Tone Management, David Steward

2. Photo by Charles Barnes: David Steward