Student Laureates of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois
The most noteworthy seniors are chosen as Student Laureates of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois to annually represent each of the participating Illinois colleges and universities. One student representative is chosen for all the state’s community colleges.
Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award. The Governor bestows the awards. They become Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. In the spirit of Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.
All Student Laureates
By College & University
All Student Laureates
By Year
Student Laureates Inducted in 2022
via a pre-recorded Zoom production
Student Laureates Inducted in 2021
via a pre-recorded Zoom production
Student Laureates Inducted in 2020
via a pre-recorded Zoom production
Student Laureates Inducted in 2019
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
Student Laureates Inducted in 2018
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2018
Student Laureates Inducted in 2017
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2017
Student Laureates Inducted in 2016
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2016
Student Laureates Inducted in 2015
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2015
Student Laureates Inducted in 2014
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2014
Student Laureates Inducted in 2013
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2013
Student Laureates Inducted in 2012
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2012
Student Laureates Inducted in 2011
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Class of 2011
Student Laureates Inducted in 2010
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois in Urbana
Student Laureates Inducted in 2009
Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield