Glenda Ervin Named Winner of African American History Maker Campaign

Glenda Ervin has won Fifth Third Bank St. Louis' African American History Maker advertising campaign.

Ervin was one of 20 to win a $50 MasterCard gift card. Winners who called into the station after listening to a vignette featuring an African American history maker during Black History Month won the prize.

Ervin was the grand prize $1,000 winner chosen at the conclusion of the month. She also had the honor of choosing Covenant House to receive $5,300 from Fifth Third Bank. Covenant House of Missouri is a non-profit organization that empowers homeless, runaway and at-risk youth to live independently and become contributing members of the community.

Fifth Third Bank St. Louis President & CEO Tom Welch, with Vice President and Community Development Manager Royce Sutton, presented the $1,000 check to Ervin and with her, presented a $5,300 check to Covenant House on March 18, 2011.  
 
Fifth Third Bank’s advertising campaign was designed to feature and honor 20 African-Americans whose unique contributions to society helped shape American history.

Ervin is a resident of North St. Louis county.