2024 Annual Awards - Evanston Chamber of Commerce

2024 Annual Awards
Evanston Chamber of Commerce
Crystal Ballroom (529 Davis Street)
THU 2/29
5:30pm to 8:30pm

Formerly known as the “Annual Celebration,” Evanston Chamber’s Annual Awards celebrates those who have stepped up to the plate for the Evanston business community during the past year. 

Come join us as we recognize Evanston’s Business Person of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, and Not-For-Profit / Public Service Person of the Year for 2023. The program will also include other awards, acknowledgements, and milestones, accompanied by a 3-course meal, raffle, and other festivities. 

5:30pm: Reception 
6:15pm: Dinner

Ticket Prices
Chamber Members $100
Non-Members $125


Annual Awardees


Business Person of the Year
Recognizes an individual who has achieved notable business success in the past year positively impacting the entire Evanston business community. This person demonstrates leadership and commitment to the greater community through active engagement in events, meetings, advocacy, volunteerism, and participation in the Evanston Chamber of Commerce.

Doug Silverstein
NorthShore University HealthSystem / Evanston Hospital




Community Leader of the Year
Recognizes an individual who has actively participated in making Evanston a better place for its residents and institutions through engagement, innovation, leadership, volunteerism, recruitment, and/or partnership.

Angela Valavanis
Creative Coworking




Non-Profit / Public Service Person of the Year
Recognizes an individual in the public or not-for-profit sector who has distinguished themselves by working to advance Evanston, generate awareness, respond to challenges, create new opportunities, and enthusiastically represent Evanston and its local institutions.  

Kristen Kennard
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy