The Distinguished Alumni Awards
This award recognizes graduates whose achievements, strength of character, and citizenship serve as
role models to inspire and challenge today’s youth.
The Local Business Community Impact Award
These recipients have demonstrated an impact on the community through their commitment to philanthropy, service, and volunteerism, or employing local high school graduates.
The Local Hero Award
This award recognizes graduates who have demonstrated their commitment to benefiting the Champaign-Urbana community through their volunteer time and efforts.
THANK YOU to our loyal sponsors for supporting the
2021 Class of Distinguished Alumni
Founding Sponsors:
Carle Foundation & Urbana Alumni Association


Presenting Sponsors:
Steve & Barbara Beckett
BRiC Engineering

Illinois American Water

Kim & Densie Martin
Office of the Chancellor University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Ambassador Sponsors:
Broeren Russo Builders

Busey

Cozad Asset Management

East Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council

GHR Engineers

OSF HealthCare

O’Shea Builders

Rosecrance Health Network

Smith/Burgett Architects

Stifel Financial

Advocate Sponsors:
Chapman and Cutler

Commerce Bank
