Award

For Amber Morris, the journey into nursing wasn’t a straightforward path. Yet, she is a recent recipient of a DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.

Transcriptionist Chrissy Stork is responsible for transcribing and maintaining all of the reports for both the operations and corrections divisions.

Senior Airman Travis J. Spong, 23, was honored for quick lifesaving actions he carried out at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

The winning design was selected from among 60 entries

The Greater Joliet YMCA recognized Bill Lauer’s 80 years of YMCA membership and more than 60 years of board service at its gala on Feb. 24.

Sergeant Nancy Velez was selected as the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Year for 2023. Velez has been with the sheriff’s office since May 2009.

For the past 23 years, longtime Gurnee resident, Barbara “Barb” Hooker has been a steadfast presence at Gurnee Park District.

We invite organizations to submit a brief biography of their honorees along with a photo.

The Illinois Principals Association has selected Tiffany Drake of Woodland District 50 as the Lake Region Middle School Principal of the Year.

Margo Empen was presented with the ILMEA Outstanding Administrator Award at the ILMEA’s annual conference on Friday, Jan. 26, in Peoria.

Chef K.C. Gulbro of FoxFire in Geneva talks about the restaurant's recent award on the weekly podcast “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee,” which provides a backstage pass to all things entertainment.

For an added accolade, head baker Anna Harmon is a finalist in the national ‘Greatest Baker’ competition.

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network Board of Directors selected Morrison Community Hospital CEO Pam Pfister as the recipient of the organization’s highest award, The Presidential Award.

The SVACC Chamber Champion Award will be given to an individual or group who “goes above and beyond” to improve the quality of life for the people of the Sauk Valley.

Grant will bring in up to $1 million for each of four years for the organization.