Recognition & Awards
Top Chamber Investors
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize its top investors for their contributions made in the Chamber's 2011 fiscal year.
Gold
Busey
Carle
Provena Covenant Medical Center
Silver
BPC, Inc.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bronze
A&R Mechanical Contractors
AmDocs
BankChampaign, N.A.
Christie Clinic
First Bank
First Mid-Illinois Bank
The Hilton Complex
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Supervalu Inc. Champaign Distribution Center
University of Illinois Employees Credit Union
Walmart Supercenters
150 Percent Club
Cooper Asset Management
In-Kind Contributors:
Chairman's Circle
Illini Radio Group - WIXY 100.3, MIX 94.5, 92.5 The Chief, Extra 99.1, True Oldies 97.9, Extra 92.1
NewsTalk 1400 WDWS, Lite Rock 97.5 WHMS & U-ROCK 107.9 WUIL
SJ Broadcasting
Chamber Circle
WICD ABC NewsChannel 15
Fox 27 Illinois/ WCCU TV
Business Circle
Adams Outdoor Advertising
Shatterglass Studios honored as 2012 Small Business of the Year

Cindy Somers named 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient; Sarah Zehr named ATHENA Young Professional

Past Small Business of the Year Award Recipients
| 2011 |
A to Z Painting |
| 2010 |
HL Precision Machining, Inc. |
| 2009 |
do good Consulting |
| 2008 |
Common Ground Food Co-op |
| 2007 |
Chief/Bauer Heating & Air Conditioning |
| 2006 |
Benefit Planning Consultants, Inc. |
| 2005 |
Browne's Fine Jewelry |
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2004
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Ragle Dental Lab, Inc.
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2003
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Mettler Center, LLC
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2002
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Curtis Orchard, Ltd.
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2001
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Twin City Tent & Awning
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2000
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Martin Hood Friese & Associates
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1999
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The Lewis Insurance Store (now Dimond Bros. Agency)
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1998
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Flightstar Corporation
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1997
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The Herriott Group
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1996
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Norrell Services (now Spherion, Inc.)
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1995
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UpClose Marketing & Printing
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1994
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Opportunity Specialists, Inc.
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1993
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Chemical Maintenance, Inc.
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1992
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University Sportswear
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1991
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Development Services Center
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1990
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Berns, Clancy and Associates
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Past ATHENA Award Recipients
| 2011 |
Lori Gold Patterson |
| 2010 |
Lynne Barnes |
| 2009 |
Kathleen Holden |
| 2008 |
Jane Hays |
| 2007 |
Donna Greene |
| 2006 |
Jayne DeLuce |
| 2005 |
Sue Grey |
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2004
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Beth Katsinas
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2003
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Diane Friedman
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2002
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Traci E. Nally
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2001
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Lyn Jones
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2000
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Linda Hamilton
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1999
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Anita Broeren
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1998
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Theresa Grentz
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1997
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Zelema Harris
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1996
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Shirley Anderson
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1995
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Mary McGrath
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1994
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Linda Mills
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1993
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Jan Kiley
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1992
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Nanette Fisher
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1991
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Gloria Dauten
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1990
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Elizabeth Curzon
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1989
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Ruth Jones
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Past Champaign County Most Valuable Citizen Award Recipients
| 2009 |
Carl Meyer |
| 2008 |
Carol Scharlau |
| 2007 |
Kyle & Phyllis Robeson |
| 2006 |
Donald & Newton Dodds |
| 2005 |
Doug & Linda Mills |
| 2004 |
George Shapland |
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2003
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Stanley Weaver
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2002
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Dr. Zelema Harris
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2001
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Jim Turpin
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2000
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Chancellor Michael Aiken
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1999
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Robert Toalson
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1998
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Dannel McCollum
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1997
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Larry Smarr
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1996
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Frank Elliott
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1995
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Edwin Scharlau
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1994
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Stan & Judy Ikenberry
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1993
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Vernon Barkstall
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1992
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Helen Levin
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Past Project Partner of the Year Award Recipients
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2002
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Christie Clinic
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2001
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Carle Foundation
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2000
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Windsor of Savoy
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1999
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Collegiate Cap and Gown Co.
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1998
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Central States Coca Cola Bottling Co.
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