2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Nomination - McLean County Chamber of Commerce

2026 Legacy of Excellence Award Nomination

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of its members with the presentation of our annual Business Excellence Awards*.

The Legacy of Excellence Award celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of its recipient and is considered the most prestigious Chamber Award, recognizing an individual for their personal or business efforts, sharing their time and expertise, making the McLean County area a better place.

Previous winners of the Legacy of Excellence Award include:
Woody Shadid (2009)
Donald Meyer (2010)
Evelyn Young (2011)
Roger Hunt (2012)
Jack Snyder (2013)
Sonja Reece (2014)
Tom Mercier (2015)
Jerome Maddox (2016)
Larry H. Dietz (2017)
Robert Dobski (2018)
Vicki Tilton (2019)
Jim Shirk (2021)
Julie Dobski (2022)
David Kieser (2023)
Ed Rust, Jr. (2024)
Leanna Bordner (2025)

In order to be eligible for this award, the individual must meet the following requirements:

Be a member in good standing with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce or a retiree
Have a reputation for demonstrating integrity and community involvement
Not be a previous recipient of this specific award

Associations, companies, or individuals may nominate individuals that meet the requirements of this award. Self-nominations are accepted.

Nominations and supporting materials must be received by 5pm on October 19, 2026.

All finalists will be asked to submit additional supporting information for their nomination packet, including a business professional resume, letters of recommendation, and photos, which will be due by December 7, 2026. Finalists are also required to be in attendance at the Chamber's Annual Gala on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

*Judged and selected by chamber executives from across our state, these prestigious awards will be presented on Saturday, February 6, 2027 as part of the Chamber's Annual Gala.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Nominator Information

Nominator Name *

Nominator Email *

Nominator Phone Number *

Criteria

This individual is a current McLean County Chamber of Commerce member. *

*Please understand non-member individuals may be nominated, however, in order to be a qualifying candidate, individuals must join the Chamber prior to nomination deadline of Monday, October 19th in order to be considered.

Yes

Is the individual aware that he/she is being nominated for this award? *

*It is required to receive permission in advance.

Yes

Why should this individual be recognized? *

Please specify why you feel this individual should be recognized for consideration of the Legacy of Excellence Award. Please provide information regarding his/her contribution to improve the quality of life in McLean County, their career accomplishments, community involvement, Chamber involvement and what sets them apart from others. Limit 500 words.

Nominee Information

Nominee Name *

Name of Business or Organization Affiliated with Nominee *

Nominee Address *

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone Number *

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