18th MAKING HISTORY AWARDS HONORS CHICAGO LEGENDS
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 6th at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to celebrate the Chicago History Museum’s 18th annual Making History Awards. This year’s gala presentation will be hosted by new Chicago History Museum Trustee, Ali Velshi, CNN Chief Business Correspondent and Anchor.
The 2012 Making History Award honorees will include:
Walter E. Massey
The Enrico Fermi Making History Award for Distinction in Science, Medicine, and Technology
Adele S. Simmons
The Robert Maynard Hutchins Making History Award for Distinction in Education
Walgreens (accepted by Gregory Wasson)
The Cyrus McCormick Making History Award for Historic Corporate Achievement
Miles D. White
The Bertha Honoré Palmer Making History Award for Distinction in Civic Leadership
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM Reception; 7:00 PM Awards Presentation and Dinner
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 East Delaware Place
Business Attire
PJH Contacts: Gina Scalise e-mail
Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum cares for, showcases, and interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and U.S. history. Their ability to illuminate the past is a reminder of what really happened once upon a time, sheds light on the present and compellingly informs the future.
With more than 20 million authentic artifacts, the Chicago History Museum stands at the crossroads of our city’s – and America’s – past and future. The Museum offers unique, innovative and interesting glimpses into our history. Utilizing on-line initiatives and web-based podcasts, the Museum continues to evolve and adapt to our world’s changing needs, and reaches a global audience in the millions.
