The Daniel H. Burnham Award was created by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors to pay tribute to a prominent business leader, not only for their influence in advancing the Chicagoland business climate, but also for their tremendous civic contributions helping to make this city a better place to both work and live. Each year we are proud to continue the tradition and shine a light on the importance of civic involvement, reminding all of us that Chicago thrives with a fully engaged business community.
Daniel H. Burnham Award Honorees
2020
Maurice Smith
2019
Larry Richman
2018
Christopher M. Crane
2017
Ilene S. Gordon
2016
W. James McNerney, Jr.
2015
Frederick H. Waddell
2014
Alejandro Silva
2013
Greg Brown
2012
Ellen M. Costello
2011
John W. Rogers, Jr.
2010
Glenn F. Tilton
2009
John A. Canning, Jr.
2008
John W. Rowe
2007
Norman R. Bobins
2006
W. James Farrell
2005
Miles D. White
2004
Deborah L. DeHaas
2003
William A. Osborn
2002
Alan G. McNally
2001
Ronald J. Gidwitz
2000
Andrew J. McKenna
1999
Edgar D. Jannotta
1998
Lester Crown
1997
John H. Bryan
1996
Patrick G. Ryan
1995
Arnold R. Weber
1994
James J. O’Connor
1993
Richard L. Thomas
1992
Frank W. Considine
