2004

Sarah’s Circle
Silver Circle Award

Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Distinguished Legislative Service Award

2003

Jewish Council on Urban Affairs

Courageous Voices Award

2001

Board of Directors – Lakeview Towers Resident’s Association

For Support of Affordable Housing & of Lakeview Towers Apartments

Organization of the NorthEast
For Inclusive planning process on the Lawrence & Broadway and Wilson Yard tax increment financing designation processes

Harry S Truman College
Commitment to higher education & the residents of Chicago

2000

Carmen Manor
Recognition of tireless efforts on behalf of constituents of ward & commitment to those in need throughout greater Chicago

Walt Disney Magnet School
Appreciation of services

Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
Friend of the Community Inductee

1999

Prologue Learning Center & Alternative Schools Network
Being a friend & supporter of helping youth get a second chance to finish high school & fulfill their dreams

Lakeview East Cooperative
Contribution to our success

1998

Cambodian Association of Illinois
Outstanding commitment to the Cambodian community in Chicago

Jane Addams Senior Caucus, Lakeview Action Coalition, Interfaith Housing Development Corporation
Invaluable support & assistance in creating 83 units of affordable housing for seniors (Ruth Shriman House)

1997

New City Newspaper
Best Alderman

Prologue Alternative High School Certificate of Appreciation
Outstanding community service and devotion to excellence in community based education

Harry S Truman College
Appreciation of visionary leadership & an opportunity to partner to build communities

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights
Outstanding leadership & commitment to helping Chicago’s disadvantaged men, women and children

1996

The Coalition for Peace in Guatemala
Contribution to the peace process in Guatemala

Chicago House
1996 Civic Award

Harry S Truman College
President’s Award of Appreciation
Recognition & appreciation of outstanding service and support

Board of Directors of Uptown Community Development Corporation (UPCORP)
Appreciation for the work & support given to the Lawrence Avenue Task Force

1995

Rape Victims Advocates
Dr. Natalie Stephens’ Founders Award
Continued support & commitment to survivors

Brightview Care Center
Gratitude and Appreciation

Kids Kastle Inter-American School
Appreciation of contribution/dedication to children of Kids Kastle

Rafael Center
Commitment for Providing Resources For Persons With AIDS

Winthrop Towers Tenants
Commitment to Community Redevelopment

1994

Chicago Health Outreach
Commitment to Health Care

Independent Voters of Illinois- Independent Precinct Organization
1994 Best Aldermanic Voting Record

1993

The Independent Voters of IL- Independent Precinct Organization
1993 Aldermanic Voting Record Award

• Dedication to the struggle for justice & equality, through your legislative & grassroots organizing efforts on behalf of the Fair Map.

• Ongoing efforts to protect and empower women and children through the work of the Sub-Committee on Domestic Violence

• Leadership in overcoming administrative objections to increased AIDS funding & achieving an additional $2.5 million in the ’93 budget

1991

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
Outstanding efforts on behalf of people who are homeless

1990

Comite Latino
Outstanding community service

1989

Mozambique Support Network
Leadership and Commitment to Justice

1987

Midwest Community Council
Friend of the Community

1983

Community Renewal Society
Community Activism

1979

Heart of Uptown Coalition
Community Leadership