Category: Award

Montgomery Arbor Day poster winners

The Village of Montgomery Beautification Committee proudly announced the winners of its 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest during the Village Board Meeting held Monday, May 11, at the Village Hall. Each year, the contest invites local students to celebrate the importance of trees through art. This year’s theme was “Our

Woman’s Club of Aurora honors Martha Bein, 50 years of service

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Aurora proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone this year as longtime member Martha Bein marks her 50th year of dedication to the organization. Her half century of service stands as a testament to the power of volunteerism, friendship, and the lasting

Kane County Spirit of Law Day essay contest winners

The 16th Judicial Circuit, in partnership with the Kane County Bar Foundation (KCBF) and Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), marked Law Day with celebrations across the county, honoring the 2026 theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Codified by president Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, Law Day (held

Mayor John Laesch honors Aurora Regional Fire Museum

At the Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting, April 21, mayor John Laesch honored the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for winning two prestigious statewide awards from the Illinois Association of Museums. The museum received the 2026 Small Institution of the Year Award and the 2026 Award of Super Achievement (Exhibits),

Marmion’s swimming and wrestling teams State champions

Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored Marmion Academy’s boys swimming, (top photo) and wrestling teams at the April 14 City Council meeting. The teams captured multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late February. Marmion’s Boys Swimming Team led the charge, with athlete Brayden Capen winning both the

Will Forest Preserve District 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Scott Mortenson was named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual volunteer celebration in April. A volunteer since 2020, Mortenson was recognized for his positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed. “Mortenson has taken dependability to a whole new level this

Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame inducts eight at banquet

Eight area residents were inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame at an awards banquet Friday evening, March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Inductees are: Kelly Barr, classical music; Denise Crosby, journalism; Leslie Hunt, popular and progressive music; Stanley Konopka, classical music; Mary Beth McCarthy,

FECK Awards honor four extraordinary changemakers

The FECK Awards, a powerful new national recognition program celebrating individuals who embody the transformative values of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness, revealed the winners of its inaugural awards. Created by Chaz Ebert, CEO of Ebert Digital LLC and a longtime champion of empathy in storytelling and leadership, the FECK

Montgomery winners of Employee Awards Program

The Village of Montgomery proudly announced the recipients of its inaugural Employee Awards Program, a new peer-nominated initiative recognizing outstanding employees whose work reflects the Village’s strategic priorities and core values. The awards program includes three honors—Impact Award, Innovation Award, and Core Values Champion Award—each aligned with the Village’s commitment