Sixteenth Annual Making History Awards

Thursday, May 13, 2010
Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by Dinner and Award Presentation

On Thursday, May 13, 2010, the Chicago History Museum will proudly present the sixteenth annual Making History Awards at the Palmer House. This event will celebrate the accomplishments of three individuals and one corporation for their historic contributions to the city and nation. The 2010 honorees include:

William M. Daley
Presented by Maggie Daley
The Bertha Honoré Palmer History Maker Award for Distinction in Civic Leadership

Minnie Minoso
Presented by Potter Palmer
The Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr. History Maker Award for Distinction in Sports

Janet Davison Rowley
Presented by Hanna Holborn Gray
The Enrico Fermi History Maker Award for Distinction in Science, Medicine, and Technology

Exelon Corporation
Accepted by John W. Rowe
Presented by Lester Crown
The Cyrus McCormick History Maker Award for Historic Corporate Achievement

By identifying extraordinary awardees each year, we hope to make history more personal and emphasize how history is a living and breathing part of our lives. Since the inauguration of the event in 1995, we have recognized 74 awardees. This year, we are once again privileged to have to opportunity to honor the accomplishments of four new noteworthy nominees.

Our event co-chairs include past Making History Award winners, Norman R. Bobin, Carole and Gordon Segal, and James A. Skinner. We are thankful for the leadership role they will play in making our ceremony a success.

Location:
Palmer House
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Tickets:
Individual tickets start at $500. For more information about this exciting event, or to purchase tickets, please call Kari Riordan at PJH & Associates at 312.553.2000 or visit www.pjhchicago.com/ChicagoHistory.