Photograph of the sterling silver plate of Senator Michael Kinney. The plate reads, "The St. Louis Globe-Democrat Award For Meritorious Public Service - Senator Michael Kinney - Most Valuable Member of the Legislature". "Sterling silver plates such as this were presented to the nine State Legislators who won The Globe-Democrat Awards for the meritorious public service. Each plate was inscribed with the name of the winner and the category in which he was recognized."