African Chamber Board Chair Receives Person of the Year Award At this Year’s GRIT Gala

Please join us in congratulating our board chair Arinola Solanke MBA, who was honored as Person of the Year at this year’s G.R.I.T. -GROWTH, RESILIENCE, INTENTION, TENACITY Gala last night!
Arinola truly embodies Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity. She wears many hats and shines in each one — Business owner of a Party Rental Business, Board President of the African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis, pastor, community volunteer, one of the authors of the G.R.I.T Anthology, and above all, a loving wife and devoted mom of three.
Her leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to empowering others continue to inspire everyone around her. This recognition is so well-deserved — a reflection of her heart, her hard work, and the incredible impact she makes every day.
A huge shoutout to all the other G.R.I.T award recipients who are making a difference in their own powerful ways . Your dedication and stories are so inspiring!
And a very special thank-you to Jennifer Bardot MS, MA, the visionary founder of G.R.I.T, for creating this beautiful community and platform that celebrates courage, connection, and purpose.
Arinola, we’re all so proud of you — keep shining and leading with grace!
Glad some of the African chamber members were there to celebrate you as a friend and fellow board member of African Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis