Humanitarian Award
RAY instituted the Outstanding Humanitarian Award to recognize the accomplishments and commitments of an individual who demonstrates a passion for youth issues and/or services in addition to public service. The nominee must show demonstrated diligence in fostering positive change in the lives of young people and making a difference through service.
2014
Donovan McNabb -Diabetes for Kids Camp
Curtis Granderson, Jr- The Grand Kids Foundation
2013
Shegan Campbell - Co Founder and CEO Kids Science Labs
Corey & Sheri Crawley- Founders, Pretty Brown Girl, LLC
2012
Dr. Louis Irons - Tuskegee Airman
O. Lawton “Wilk” Wilkerson - Tuskegee Airman
2011
Attorney Kelly Thornton- Office of the Cook County Public Guardian
2010
Rev. Dr. Alexis L. Felder -Co-Founder and president of the Joseph Assignment Global Initiative
2009
Bishop Arthur M. Brazier- pastor Emeritus of the Apostolic Church of God
2008
Patricia Welch - 2007 Illinois High School Principal of the Year
2007
Ronald & Annette Nance-Holt - Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2007
Michael Applegate, Michael Applegate Enterprises
2005
Robert F. Harris - Cook County Public Guardian
2004
Darryll King - Radio Diva
2003
John H. Stroger, Jr. - President of the Cook County Board
2002
Silas Purnell - Director of Educational Services Division at Ada S. McKinley
2001
Judge R. Eugene Pincham - Judge of The Circuit Court of Cook County
2000
Russ Ewing - ABC Channel 7 Reporter
2014
Donovan McNabb -Diabetes for Kids Camp
Curtis Granderson, Jr- The Grand Kids Foundation
2013
Shegan Campbell - Co Founder and CEO Kids Science Labs
Corey & Sheri Crawley- Founders, Pretty Brown Girl, LLC
2012
Dr. Louis Irons - Tuskegee Airman
O. Lawton “Wilk” Wilkerson - Tuskegee Airman
2011
Attorney Kelly Thornton- Office of the Cook County Public Guardian
2010
Rev. Dr. Alexis L. Felder -Co-Founder and president of the Joseph Assignment Global Initiative
2009
Bishop Arthur M. Brazier- pastor Emeritus of the Apostolic Church of God
2008
Patricia Welch - 2007 Illinois High School Principal of the Year
2007
Ronald & Annette Nance-Holt - Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2007
Michael Applegate, Michael Applegate Enterprises
2005
Robert F. Harris - Cook County Public Guardian
2004
Darryll King - Radio Diva
2003
John H. Stroger, Jr. - President of the Cook County Board
2002
Silas Purnell - Director of Educational Services Division at Ada S. McKinley
2001
Judge R. Eugene Pincham - Judge of The Circuit Court of Cook County
2000
Russ Ewing - ABC Channel 7 Reporter
Lifetime Achievement Award
The RAY of Illinois Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed on individuals who have: A good reputation, Christian character, Exemplary community work, Passion for justice and equality, Outstanding contributions in public service for at least 10 consecutive years, and supports the mission of RAY.
Dr. Lena McLin - Exceptional contributions to education and music
John L. Cater, Jr. - RAY of Hope Tribute
Dr. Lena McLin - Exceptional contributions to education and music
John L. Cater, Jr. - RAY of Hope Tribute