Community Corner
2025 Elgin Image Awards Honorees Announced
Awards Ceremony to take place at The Centre in Elgin on Oct. 28
The Enhancing Elgin Committee of the Elgin Area Chamber's Elgin Development Group will recognize people and organizations with the 2025 Elgin Image Awards on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Heritage Ballroom at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, with 4:30pm networking and an awards ceremony from 5:00-6:00pm.
Registration is available at http://bit.ly/4ncOor2.
“We are grateful to our Enhancing Elgin Committee, the judges and the nominators, for helping us highlight the wonderful projects, organizations and people who make a lasting difference in our community," adds Carol Gieske, President & CEO, Elgin Area Chamber. “We are most grateful to our award-winning honorees and look forward to providing a spotlight on them during this special event.”
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The 2025 Elgin Image Awards recipients are:
• Excellence in DEI or Building Equity
Open Door Health Center of IL
Marc Thayer and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
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• Creating a Difference
Gail Borden Public Library Enrichment Services
• Professional Rockstar
Dr. Suzanne Johnson, School District U-46
Bill Angelo, Elgin Community College
• Gamechanger
Phi Betta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Elgin Community College
Habitat for Humanity Art Sculptural Trail
• Volunteer Extraordinaire
Michael McKay, Edward Jones Investments
Karen Fox, Community Volunteer
“It is an honor to help highlight what organizations and people are doing to create a positive impact in the Elgin community,” adds Denise Raleigh, Co-Chair of the Enhancing Elgin Committee and Gail Borden Public Library director of development.
For more information on the Elgin Image Awards, contact Carol Gieske at info@elginchamber.com or (847)741-5660.
