Illinois state Treasurer Michael Frerichs will host a celebration on the concourse of the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., 12-1 p.m., on Wed., Oct. 16, in honor of LGBTQ History Month.
This event is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the LGBTQ community and present awards to active leaders.
The following awards will be distributed:
—Outstanding Service in Business: Ryan Bandy, Club Station House and Win, Lose or Draught, Owner
—Outstanding Service in Leadership (posthumously): Michael Bauer, community activist
—Outstanding Commitment in Education: Dr. Raymond Crossman, president of Adler University, President
—Outstanding Commitment in Community Service: Center on Halsted
—Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official: Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy
—Outstanding Service in Workforce and Labor: Jackie and Cyndi Richter, founders/owners Heels and Hardhats Construction
—Outstanding Achievement in Sportsmanship — Caitlin Cahow, Olympic Athlete
See http://IllinoisTreasurer.gov.