Past Honorees

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Benjamin Franklin Award
2020 Sherre Jennings Cullen, CFRE 2019 Christine Zrinsky 2018 Mary Ladish Selander 2017 Elizabeth J. Hughes 2016 Michelle M. Sherbun. PCC, ELI-MP 2015 Diane M. McKeever 2014 Christopher Jabin 2013 Penelepe Hunt 2012 Charles L. Katzenmeyer 2011 Francine Friedman, CFRE 2010 Dorothy Speidel 2009 Betty Bergstrom, CFRE 2008 Edith H. Falk 2007 Mary Jane Drews 2005 Jamie Phillippe, CFRE 2004 Jonathon Heintzelman 2003 W. Joseph Gartner, CFRE 2002 Maria Mangual 2001 Marilyn Benuska, CFRE 2000 Mark A. Dennis, Jr. 1999 Christine O’Neill Singer 1998 G. Dennis Conroy, CFRE 1997 Farrell L. Frentress 1996 William D. Fissinger 1995 Randy Holgate 1994 George Engdahl, CFRE 1993 Deborah Strauss, CFRE 1992 Herbert E. Newman 1991 Willard E. White 1990 Jimmie R. Alford, CFRE 1989 Clyde P. Watkins, CFRE 1988 Larry R. Ter Molen 1987 Marian J. Gifford, CFRE 1986 Thomas R. Sanders 1985 William Z. Cline 1984 Thomas G. Sanberg, CFRE 1983 Richard P. Trenbeth 1982 Charles R. Feldstein 1981 Sheldon Garber 1980 Edgar T. Britton 1979 Thomas Dunworth 1978 Margaret L. Eves 1977 George M. Rudolphy
Distinguished Philanthropist Award
2020 Helen Zell 2019 Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols 2018 Kenneth C. Griffin 2017 COL (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired) 2016 Kimball & Karen Anderson 2015 Thomas M. Owens 2014 Dick & Susan Kiphart 2013 John & Rita Canning 2012 Diane Gustafson Hill 2011 The Duchossois Family 2010 Mike and Pat Koldyke 2009 Richard H. Driehaus 2008 Bruce & Diana Rauner 2007 The Sasser Family 2006 Ann Lurie 2005 Lois & Harrison Steans Family 2004 Patricia & Vincent Foglia 2003 Hope Abelson 2002 Jim and Kay Mabie 2001 Dorothy C. & Egon J. Menker 2000 Marian Pawlick 1999 The Siragusa Foundation 1998 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick G. Ryan 1997 Sidney L. Port 1996 Joseph P. & Jeanne M. Sullivan 1995 Barbara Levy Kipper 1994 Susan and Lewis Manilow 1993 Charles C. Haffner III 1992 Jerome H. Stone 1991 Jack and Dollie Galter 1990 The Searle Charitable Trust/Searle Family 1989 Lucia Woods Lindley 1988 Jessie V. & W. Clement Stone 1987 Lehman Foundation 1986 The Regenstein Foundation 1985 The Crown Family 1984 A. N. Pritzker 1983 Marion M. Lloyd 1982 Irving B. Harris 1981 Dr. and Mrs. Edwin J. DeCosta 1980 Gaylord Donnelley 1979 Mr. and Mrs. Foster G. McGaw
Emerging Philanthropist
2020 Chanel Coney 2019 Dan Weishar 2018 Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation 2013 Kerry and Sarah Wood
Executive Leader Award
2020 Adela Cepeda 2019 George S. Wright 2018 Ilene Gordon 2017 Greg Brown 2016 Jesse H. Ruiz 2015 William A. Rudnick 2014 Bob Arthur 2013 Allan Muchin 2012 Frederick H. Waddell 2011 Carol Lavin Bernick 2010 John W. Rowe 2009 Frank M. Clark 2008 Edward M. Liddy 2007 Lester N. Coney 2006 Denis & Sondra Healy 2005 Ronald Gidwitz 2004 Edward A. Brennan 2003 Pam Strobel 2002 Richard L. Thomas 2001 Deborah L. DeHaas 2000 James R. Donnelley 1999 W. James Farrell 1998 William Osborn 1997 Christie Hefner 1996 John H. Costello 1995 John W. Rogers, Jr. 1994 Edgar D. Jannotta 1993 Frank W. Considine 1992 Andrew J. McKenna 1991 George D. Kennedy 1990 Newton N. Minow 1989 Arthur R. Velasquez, Jr. 1988 John H. Bryan, Jr. 1987 Edward G. Gardner 1986 James J. O'Connor 1985 Marshall Field V 1984 James J. Brice 1983 Donald S. Perkins 1982 James F. Bere 1981 Frederick G. Jaicks 1980 Robert Leys 1979 John T. Trutter 1978 William Ingram 1977 E. Stanley Enlund
Professional Grantor Award
2020 Evette M. Cardona 2019 Christine O’Reilly 2018 Julie Chavez 2017 James D. Parsons 2016 Steve Solomon 2015 Rosemary Matzl 2014 Francia Harrington 2013 Bradford L. Ballast 2012 Ellen Alberding 2011 Deborah Liverett 2010 David Pesqueira 2009 Mary Ann Mallahan 2008 Eileen A. Sweeney 2007 Kassie Davis 2006 Anne Roosevelt 2005 M. Catherine Crowley Ryan 2004 Richard Turner 2003 Merri Ex 2002 Amina J. Dickerson 2001 Alice Cottingham 2000 Rebecca Stimson 1999 Marilyn Hennessy 1998 Sarah Solotaroff 1997 Jill Darrow 1996 Diane M. Smith 1995 Joyce Grant 1994 Nikki Stein 1993 Joanne C. Ford 1992 Marj Lundy 1991 Sunny Fischer 1990 Jean Rudd 1989 Iris J. Krieg 1988 Nicholas Goodban 1987 Craig Kennedy 1986 Ellen J. Benjamin 1985 Handy L. Lindsey 1984 Nadine Van Sant 1983 William N. Clark 1982 Lizabeth G. Sode
Outstanding Community Leader Award
2020 Ricardo Estrada 2019 Liz Thompson 2018 Joy Aruguete 2017 Mike and Mariann Stanton 2016 Diane Latiker 2015 Raul I. Raymundo 2014 Valerie S. Lies 2013 Grant Achatz & Nick Kokonas 2012 Bernarda Wong 2011 Joseph Podlasek 2010 Lisa Nigro 2009 Rev. Michael M. Boland 2008 Suellen G. Long 2007 Michael C. Cook 2006 Jerome H. Stone 2005 Henry Tews 2004 Gabrielle Lyon & Paul Sereno 2003 Ada Addington 2002 Rutha E. Gibson 2001 Kompha Seth 2000 Margaret Smith 1999 Jessie Woods 1998 Marca Bristo 1997 Sokoni Karanja 1996 Patty C. Crowley 1995 Thomas Tunney 1994 Rafael Ravelo 1993 Mary Nelson 1992 Agaliece Miller 1991 Irene Johnson
Outstanding Volunteer Award
2020 Claudia Winkler 2019 Richard W. Hutson 2018 Michael Matters Foundation 2017 Toni Sandor Smith 2016 Susan Staehely 2015 Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. 2014 Charles B. Lawless 2013 Bob Lee 2012 Elizabeth Luxem 2011 Lois Zoller 2010 Linda I. Celesia 2009 Donna LaPietra & Bill Kurtis 2008 Audrey Tuggle 2007 Lawrence Howe 2006 Don Jackson 2005 Robert Reusché 2004 Judy Keller 2003 Caryn Platt Tatelli, AM, LCSW 2002 Joseph A. DiCara, MD, MPH 2001 Eugene “Gene” Morris 2000 Robert “Bud” Lifton 1999 Ann Barzel 1998 Mrs. James (Ellen) O'Connor 1997 Nancy Klimley 1996 Chuck Hogren 1995 O. Robert Nottelmann 1994 Andrew Thomson, M.D. 1993 Katherine S. Mayer 1992 Sidney Epstein 1991 Judith S. Block 1990 M.P. "Pete" Venema 1989 Natalie G. Heineman 1988 Marjorie Craig Benton 1987 Joan W. Harris 1986 Norman Ross 1985 Mrs. Charles J. Runner 1984 Betty Reneker 1983 Reverend Dr. Kenneth B. Smith 1982 Mrs. Louis L. Perlman 1981 Junia Hedberg 1980 Stanley M. Freehling 1979 Honorable Michael J. Howlett 1978 Mrs. Malcolm N. Smith
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award
2020 Felix Castillo 2018 Jahkil Jackson 2017 Brennan O'Connell-Miller and Katherine Young 2016 Swifty Foundation Board of Directors 2015 Dylan Full 2014 Students of the Chicago Academy For the Arts 2013 Nathan Pautsch 2012 Homeless Experts Living Life’s Obstacles (H.E.L.L.O.) 2011 Consolidated High School District #230 2010 Students of Glenbrook South High School 2009 Athlete’s CARE 2008 Elizabeth Abello 2007 Northwestern University Dance Marathon 2006 Wheaton Academy Zambia Project
President's Award
2020 John Huebler, CFRE 2019 Jacquelyn M. Bonavia, CFRE 2018 Judy T.Lindsey, CFRE 2017 Michelle M. Sherbun, PCC, ELI-MP 2016 Grant Gilbert, CFRE 2013 Alexander F. Pope, CFRE 2011 Marilyn Benuska, CFRE 2009 Marilyn Foster Kirk, CFRE 2008 Jill Koski, CFRE 2007 Doug Diefenbach 2006 Juan Calixto, CFRE 2005 Cynthia L, Schmidt, CFRE 2003 Barbara Ellen Talisman 2002 Jay Frey, CFRE 2001 Elizabeth Fallon Quilter, CFRE 2000 Michael Godnick 1999 Heather T. Hutchison, CFRE 1998 Jamie Phillippe, CFRE 1997 Diane M. McKeever, Ph.D., CFRE 1995 Talmadge D. Betts, CFRE 1994 Paul P. Pribbenow, Ph.D., CFRE 1993 Tamara L. Nelson, CFRE 1992 Sandra C. Danforth, CFRE 1991 Edith H. Falk, CFRE 1990 Abbie J. von Schlegell, CFRE 1989 Joan Goldstein, CFRE 1988 Betty Bergstrom, CFRE 1987 Wendy Fisher, CFRE 1986 Sally Ver Schave-Iberg, CFRE 1985 Susan Church 1984 Dorothy Holmes Darby, CFRE 1983 Richard L. Heiss, CFRE 1981 Vernon J. Dockery, CFRE 1980 Nike B. Whitcomb, CFRE 1979 C. Wilson Schroeder, CFRE 1978 Donald A. Campbell, Jr. CFRE
Special Award
2014 The late Jimmie R. Alford 1996 Smith Barney Chicago Mercantile Foundation 1994 The late Arthur Rubloff
Founders’ Award
2016 The Chicago Community Trust 2012 Marshall Field V 2008 Sandra P. Guthman 2001 Arthur W. Murray 1999 Bruce Newman 1994 Donors Forum of Chicago 1987 Eleanor P. Peterson 1984 Edgar D. Powell 1980 L. Aumund Andre
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