Throughout the year the McLean County Chamber of Commerce honors select individuals and businesses for their contributions to the business community in McLean County. The most recent award recipients are posted here to highlight their efforts.
2019 Business Excellence Awards
presented on January 25, 2020
Legacy of Excellence - Vicki Tilton | Micro Business - Justin Boyd, COUNTRY Financial Representative |
Nonprofit - Community Health Care Clinic | Small Business - Advocate Bromenn Health & Fitness Center |
New & Emerging Business - Brandt | Large Business - Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
2019 Andy Butler Ambassador of the Year Award
presented on January 25, 2020
Marshall Elkin
2019 Agriculture Awards
presented on February 20, 2020
Outstanding Conservationist - Ben Peters | McLean County Farmer of the Year - David Meiss |
Emerging Leader in Agriculture - Liz Harris | Outstanding Person in Agribusiness - Chuck Spencer |
Outstanding Young Farmer - David Schuler | Outstanding Service to Agriculture - Bridget Caldwell |
2019 LMC Alumni of the Year
presented on April 5, 2019
Vern McGinnis
2020 Top Administrative Professional Award
announced on April 21, 2020
Kathy Scott, Illinois State University Department of Agriculture
2019 ATHENA Leadership Award
presented on October 10, 2019
Laura Furlong, Retired CEO of Marcfirst
2019 Liz Larson Rising Leader Award
presented on October 10, 2019
Monica Bullington, RE/MAX Rising