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INTRODUCTION OF the 56th and 57th CONVOCATIONS:

  • The 56th Convocation will be on the ISU campus on May 29, 2021. This year’s recipients are: Scott Altman, Doug Collins, Robert Fraley, and Donald McHenry.
  • The 57th Convocation will be in Chicago at the History Museum on November 6, 2021. The Laureates to be honored are Carol Ross Barney, Major General John Borling, John Andrew McQuown, Dr. John Rogers, Tommy Shimoda, Dr. Joanne Smith, and Mavis Staples.
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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois partners with donors, members, and regents to advance the values exhibited in the life of Abraham Lincoln: Excellence, service, and honor.

We are committed to programs that:

  • Honor distinguished Illinoisans’ contributions to society;
  • Encourage public service; and
  • Invest in developing principled leadership for the future.

We can all play a role in encouraging leadership in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln through the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

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News

Leading Lincoln Historian, Wayne C. Temple

Lincoln Scholar Jonathon White

Congratulations to Laureate Mellody Hobson, named to Chair Starbucks Board

Illinois Tech President Alan Cramb to retire in 2021

November 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

Class of 2020 Student Laureates Press Release

Lincoln Topiary Statue, Western Illinois University

Harold Holzer, Speaks on ALPL Foundation

May 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

56th Convocation Postponement

Stanley Balzekas

We are sad to announce the passing passing of Stanley Balzekas, Jr., on June 18, 2020.

Stanley founded the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. He was a long time member of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, and a decorated World War II veteran.

Read more about Stanley’s storied life at
https://www.palosgaidasfh.com/obituary/stanley-balzekas-jr

UPCOMING
2020 LAUREATE CONVOCATION

Normal, IL on the campus of Illinois State University
– Civic Committee Chairs Mrs. Marlene & President Larry Dietz
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Clark Pritzker

Frank Clark, Chancellor, and The Honorable Jay Robert “J.B.” Pritzker, President of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

MISSION STATEMENT

To honor individuals whose outstanding contributions to the betterment of mankind have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois, or whose achievements have brought honor to the State because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence, or by their dedication to those principles of democracy and humanity as exemplified by the great Illinoisan whose name we bear. These individuals, reflective of the diverse populace of the State of Illinois, are named Laureates of the Academy and receive the “Order of Lincoln,” the State of Illinois’ highest award, at an annual Convocation.

To honor one outstanding senior from each of the four year not-for-profit degree granting institutions and one outstanding senior from among all of the community college students who, in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, demonstrated leadership and service in his or her campus or community and excellence in curricular and co-curricular programs, to be named Student Laureates and receive the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and the Lincoln Medallion.

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The State Journal-Register did a wonderful write-up on 2009 Lincoln Laureate, Wayne C. Temple.

Wayne, at 96 years young, is regarded as the leading Lincoln historian in the world.
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At age 96, Lincoln scholar Temple still writing and providing a guiding hand

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Wayne Temple, one of the leading Lincoln historians in the world, is still publishing at age 96. He's also a mentor to a bevy of other writers.
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Timeline PhotosON THIS DAY: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that slaves in rebel states shall be “forever free.” abcn.ws/3hwoYV0 ... See MoreSee Less

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With only hours left before we enter 2021 and say "good riddance" to 2020, we asked this year's Student Laureates for their new year's resolutions. Below are their responses.

What's your new year's resolution for 2021?
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With only hours left before we enter 2021 and say good riddance to 2020, we asked this years Student Laureates for their new years resolutions. Below are their responses. 

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The Order of Lincoln honors individuals whose contributions to the betterment of humanity have been accomplished in Illinois, or whose achievements have brought honor to the state because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence. It is the state’s highest award for professional achievement and public service.

Funds raised at the Academy’s Order of Lincoln Convocation help provide the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement awards and the ‘Lincoln Medallion’ which will be presented by the Academy’s President to each of 57 Student Laureates at a separate ceremony held in Springfield later this year.

Thus, the Lincoln Academy honors the Great Citizens of Today and Celebrates the Great Citizens of Tomorrow — knowing that now, as always, our state and nation need what Vachel Lindsay called ‘Lincoln-hearted’ men and women.

Mr. Lincoln would be proud.

Associated Organizations and Resources

Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA)

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Illinois Accredited Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Illinois Bicentennial

Illinois Board of Higher Education

Illinois Community College Board

Lincoln Heritage Museum (LHM)

Old State Capitol of Illinois

Rockford Historical Society

Rockford Chamber of Commerce

Sangamon County Historical Society

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation

University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership

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