At its 2006 Annual Awards Luncheon, The Civic Federation recognized Chicago businessman and civic leader John W. Rogers, Jr. and Chicago-based Allstate Corporation for the outstanding civic contributions they have made to the Chicago region. Over 500 guests joined event Co-chairmen Lester Crown, Andrew McKenna, and W. James Farrell in honoring John W. Rogers, Jr. and Allstate Corporation. Read more about Civic Federation Awards.
John W. Rogers, Jr. (left) receives the Lyman J. Gage Award from Andrew J. McKenna
Edward M. Liddy of Allstate (left) and W. James Farrell with the Addams-Palmer Award
Left to right: Laurence J. Msall, Lester Crown, Scott Saef, John W. Rogers, Jr., Edward M. Liddy, Judge Ann Claire Williams, Andrew J. McKenna, and W. James Farrell
The Honorable Ann Claire Williams, Judge of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, gives the salutation address
Civic Federation Chairman Scott Saef addresses the luncheon
Attendees find their seats in the Grand Ballroom at the Chicago Hilton and Towers
Salutation speaker Judge Ann Claire Williams (left), Civic Federation Board member Susan McKeever (center), and Debra Shore enjoy the pre-event reception
Illinois State Senator Don Harmon (center) and Civic Federation Board member Alexander Rorke (far right) chat before the start of the program
Civic Federation Board members Richard Ciccarone, John Ward, and John McCaffrey (left to right)
Sharon Rogers, John W. Rogers, Jr., and Andrew J. McKenna (left to right) after the event
Kathy Selcke, Chief Deputy to the DuPage County Board (left), and Civic Federation Board member Roger H. Bickel at the reception
Gwen Rogers and Judge John Rogers before the luncheon