Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner
October 21, 2011, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Making a Difference to Last a Lifetime
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This very special evening honored Award winning actress, writer, director, activist for children’s rights, and Creator and Curator of The State(s) of America – REGINA TAYLOR
with Special Recognition to Grammy Award winning singer, Oscar winning actress, philanthropist and advocate for charitable organizations, and founder of The Jennifer Hudson Foundation in Honor of Julian King - JENNIFER HUDSON
Held at the Fairmont Hotel, the gala fundraiser also featured an exciting Silent Auction, Networking with business and community leaders, and Chicago’s hottest personalities, including:
Legendary NBC Anchor, ART NORMAN as the M.C.
R&B Sensation, TERISA GRIFFIN performed live.
Among the 300 guests were Representative Ken Dunkin, Alderman Will Burns, Governor Quinn’s Deputy Chief of Staff Toni Irving, plus ALC Board members, staff, clients, and…
Sponsors & Partners:
* A & D Property Services, Inc.
* Byrne Byrne & Company
* Chicago State University Foundation
* Galland, Ellen & George
* Gary Harris Private Client Group
* Grant Schumann, LLC
* Inner City Underwriting
* Little Lady Foods
* Passages
* US Cellular
Since 1959, the Abraham Lincoln Centre’s (ALC) Annual Humanitarian Award dinner has honored individuals and organizations that impact the lives of children. The dinner will host 400 dignitaries including donors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, community leaders, and our consumers and their families. Features include entertainment, live and silent auctions, presentation from youth program participants, and much more. View list of Past Recipients.