2024 Awards

Bright Promises 2024 Awards

Wed October 23, 2024 • 6-9PM

Bright Promises 2024 Awards are your chance to see first-hand the impact your support has on the lives of Chicagoland children and youth!
Meet local youth leaders, honor community members making a positive impact, network, and celebrate with our community partners.

Can't attend in person?

Support our mission and make your impact felt with a tax-deductible donation.

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Celebrate Local Changemakers

JOIN US as we honor Eva Giglio, Executive Director, CME Foundation, Sherneron Hilliard, Senior Vice President of Programs, Family Focus, and Arely Barrera, Youth Organizer, Palenque LSNA. Hear their incredible stories and celebrate their remarkable contributions to building up the next generation of changemakers.

» READ ABOUT 2024 HONOREES

Meet Our
Community Partners

DURING THE 2024 AWARDS, Bright Promises will announce our 2024-25 cohort of community partners. The event will also feature opportunities to meet and network with youth leaders and representatives from our partner organizations.

» See Program

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Make a Difference

100% of the funds raised during the 2024 Awards go directly to high-quality in-school and after-school programs supporting the health and education of over 10,000 Chicagoland children and youth. Want show your support beyond attending? Make your impact felt as a 2024 Awards sponsor!

» BECOME a Sponsor

Support from:

Gaylord and William
Gieseke

Clive and Wanji
Walcott

Jay and Bari
Rosenbloom

Vickie and Irv
Korey

Anonymous

Queta and Ron Bauer

Scott and Emily Bishop

Ryan Biller

Andreason L. Brown and Robert J. Browne III

Christine Calderon

The Gaur
Family

Randall D. Hardy, EFT Payments Consultant

Shari Runner

Nancy Snyder

About the Venue

Located just off Sacramento Boulevard, where West Town, Humboldt Park and East Garfield Park meet, the historic Wildman Boiler & Tank building is a spacious and beautiful 12,000 SF industrial loft supporting local events, creators, and artists of all kinds.

Easily accessible from downtown Chicago and all Chicagoland suburbs, it’s the perfect space for an evening of networking and celebration of those making a positive difference in the lives of area children & youth.

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What to Expect

Join us for a fun and casual celebration!‍

ATTIRE: Business smart with a touch or orange

Parking: Complimentary valet, street parking available

Food: Heavy passed hors d'oeuvres and buffet of small plates (vegetarian options included)

DRINK: Open bar

Agenda

5pm: Pre-reception with honorees meet & greet (for upgraded ticket holders)

6pm: Cocktail hour with interactive displays presented by youth leaders

7pm: 2024 Awards Ceremony

8pm: Dessert and networking

The fair market value of a 2024 Awards ticket is $75

Join Us in Celebrating Chicago Changemakers!

Our annual award ceremony is a testament to the power of community and the difference one person can make. Be a part of this special night and help us recognize the heroes among us.

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