The Annual Civic Federation Awards honors the outstanding civic contributions of individual citizens and Chicago-area institutions while raising revenue to help the Civic 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
Maurice R. Smith, President and CEO, Health Care Service Corporation
Addams-Palmer Award
for Exemplary Civic Involvement by a Chicago Institution
Ariel Investments, accepted by John W. Rogers, Jr., Chairman, Co-CEO & Chief Financial Officer
Co-Chairs:
David R. Casper
Lester Crown
Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH
Mark A. Hoppe
Andrew J. McKenna
Jennifer W. Steans
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payments for gifts of $5,000+.
Event Contact: Briana Wagner
Please send payments to:
The Civic Federation
10 North Dearborn Street
Suite 800
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