The Civic Federation’s Annual Civic Awards honors the outstanding civic contributions of individual citizens and Chicago-area institutions while raising revenue to empower the Federation’s efforts to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois.
Lyman J. Gage Award
for Outstanding Civic Contribution by a Chicagoan
Richard S. Price, Executive Chairman, Mesirow
Addams-Palmer Award
for Exemplary Civic Involvement by a Chicago Institution
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Accepted by Timothy S. Crane, President and CEO
Co-Chairs:
William J. Brodsky
Chairman, Cedar Street Asset Management
Chairman, Options Solutions
Les Coney
Executive Vice President, Office of the Chairman
Mesirow
Lester Crown
Chairman Emeritus
Henry Crown and Company
Adam L. Hoeflich
Partner
BartlitBeck LLP
Dr. Suzet M. McKinney
Principal and Director of Life Sciences
Sterling Bay
Donovan W. Pepper
Senior Director, Government Relations & Civic Engagement
Walgreen Co.
Patrick G. Ryan
Chairman and CEO
Ryan Specialty
Maurice Smith
President, CEO and Vice Chair
Health Care Service Corporation
Jennifer W. Steans
President and CEO
Financial Investments Corporation
Event Contact: Rina Tsang
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The Civic Federation
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Chicago, IL 60602
About The Civic Federation
The mission of the Civic Federation is to provide objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
• Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
• Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
• Improve government transparency and accountability
• Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public