Category: Award

Ashlei N. Ross of Plainfield receives honors as one of the top college students in Illinois

Ashlei N. Ross of Plainfield receives honors as one of the top college students in Illinois

Ashlei N. Ross of Plainfield, third from left, a senior at Northeastern Illinois University, receives honors as one of the top college students in Illinois by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois during the annual Student Laureate ceremony November 17 at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield. From

Emergency Management Agency members in Aurora pose with Richard C. Irvin, mayor of Aurora at Tuesday’s City Council. Jason Crane/The Voice

Aurora City Council honors volunteers and announces Little Mr. Aurora & Little Miss Aurora winners

By Jason Crane –  Volunteers for the City of Aurora government Emergency Management Agency (EMA) were honored in front of the Aurora City Council Tuesday. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes volunteers who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period. The award levels

Robert (Bob) Vaughan Photo by Joshua Schultz of GreenLife Media Group

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry honors Robert (Bob) Vaughan, Madeline “Maddie” Bozik, and East Aurora School District at annual Fill The Bowls fundraiser

Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry held their annual Fill The Bowls fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 28 at Gaslite Manor Banquets in Aurora. For the past 8 years the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry has recognized individuals who personify Marie Wilkinson’s belief that it is a privilege to give a helping hand to people in need

Spirit Award to Batavia resident: Batavia resident Meg Bero shows the Aurora University’s 2018 Spirit Award Friday at an annual alumni awards dinner in the University Banquet Hall. Aurora University president Rebecca Sherrick presented the award to Bero, 20-year director of Aurora University’s Schingoethe Museum. The award recognizes her unselfish contributions and steadfast loyalty to the school, students and alumni. Al Benson/The Voice

Aurora University Spirit Award to Batavia resident:

Batavia resident Meg Bero shows the Aurora University’s 2018 Spirit Award Friday at an annual alumni awards dinner in the University Banquet Hall. Aurora University president Rebecca Sherrick presented the award to Bero, 20-year director of Aurora University’s Schingoethe Museum. The award recognizes her unselfish contributions and steadfast loyalty to

Jim Hamad, Aurora University athletic director, left; Ruth Bedrosian Matteson; Nancy Bedrosian Pollard; and Hillary Brennan; Aurora University trustee, unveil plaque at Samuel Bedrosian Softball Stadium dedication Saturday at Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road. The late Bedrosian initiated the University’s softball program, was head coach for 18 years, his teams won 12 conference championships, and he was athletic director for 31 years. Over the weekend the school announced it would build a baseball field at the complex. Sylvia Springer/Aurora University photo

Aurora University Samuel Bedrosian Softball Stadium Dedication

Jim Hamad, Aurora University athletic director, left; Ruth Bedrosian Matteson; Nancy Bedrosian Pollard; and Hillary Brennan; Aurora University trustee, unveil plaque at Samuel Bedrosian Softball Stadium dedication Saturday at Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road. The late Bedrosian initiated the University’s softball program, was head coach for 18 years, his teams