Annmarie Siwik: A Community Leader Helping to Protect Children

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The Education Center of Developmental Resources is honoring several local residents in November for their work on behalf of children and families. This year's winner of the Community Leader Award is Annmarie Siwik The following information was provided by The Education Center.

The lives of many children have been improved through the tireless work of Annmarie Siwik, the winner of the Community Leader Award. As a longtime member of the Exchange Club of Naperville, Siwik has been the sponsorship director for Ribfest for the past 10 years, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to help protect children. One year, she was the chair of Ribfest. She is also a past president of the Exchange Club and served as district president for the Lincolnland District Exchange Clubs. As a member of the Exchange Club, she worked with to set up a clinic to obtain evidence to use in criminal cases involving sexual abuse of children.

Siwik is also involved in numerous community organizations. She serves as a Naperville Riverwalk Commissioner and is on the board of directors of the Naperville Parks Foundation. She is past chair of the board of directors of the and is a member of several other area chambers. As a breast cancer survivor, Siwik volunteers with the American Cancer Society, Reach for Recovery Program, assisting breast cancer patients.

Others in the community have recognized Siwik for her service and her achievements. She has received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Business Ledger’s 2007 Influential Women in Business Award, and the Susan B. Komen Award, Honorable Supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness. She is a two-time recipient of the Exchangite of the Year Award.

Annmarie Siwik has demonstrated a high level of service that directly impacts the lives of children and young people. She exhibits extraordinary leadership, inspiring others to do more for their community.