The Civic Federation 2006 Awards Luncheon

Honoring John W. Rogers, Jr. and the Allstate Corporation

April 26, 2006 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

Chicago Hilton and Towers Chicago, IL

Event Documents

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.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.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.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.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.Civic Federation Chairman Scott Saef addresses the luncheon.Attendees find their seats in the Grand Ballroom at the Chicago Hilton and Towers.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.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.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).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.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.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.Gwen Rogers and Judge John Rogers before the luncheon.