Mayor Among Evanston Chamber Annual Award Winners

EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the three yearly awards they hand out at their annual celebration.

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, business leader Shaun Chinsky and non-profit leader Béa Rashid will awarded by the Chamber at the gala scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Crystal Ballroom & Lounge on Davis Street.

Chinsky, of Good's of Evanston - a business at 714 Main St., was named the businessperson of the year. The award, according to the Chamber, "honors an individual who has: actively participated and served as a leader in Evanston Chamber activities; demonstrated how business volunteerism can better the community and the Chamber; exemplified long-term commitment to his/her business and community; and displayed innovation and/or entrepreneurialism along with business growth."

Tisdahl was named the community leadership person of the year. The award "recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to make Evanston a better place for its people and its institutions through: personal involvement and enthusiasm in a variety of civic and/or service organizations; innovation, commitment, and leadership; inspiring others to become involved; channeling private sector resources; efforts in improving the quality of life in the community; and connecting people and organizations to create community partnerships."

Rashid, who represents Dance Center Evanston, is the "non-profit/public service person of the year." This award "acknowledges an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in the public and/or non-profit sectors by: demonstrating innovation, commitment and leadership; working to advance Evanston and the organization he/she represents; responding to opportunities with creativity and efficiency; and creating awareness for his/her organization and its benefits to the Evanston community."