LAI Chicago Region awards
The Daniel H. Burnham Distinguished Service AwardPresented by the Chicago Region Chapter of Lambda Alpha International (LAI) to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of urban planning and development. 2004 – Bob Piper 2021 – Ernest C. Wong 2022 – Ernest Sawyer | The Doris B. and Marshall M. Holleb Community Impact AwardThis honor given to individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities. Doris and Marshall Holleb were known for their dedication to local institutions and urban planning in Chicago.2004 – Doris B Holleb and Marshall M Holleb | Harry F. Chaddick Distinguished Public Service AwardPresented to individuals who have made significant contributions to public service. This award is named after Harry F. Chaddick, a notable figure in urban development and public service in Chicago.2004 – Edward J Kus |
Richard T. Ely Distinguished Chapter Service AwardPresented to the person who has achieved excellence within the academic world in the field of land economics or one of its constituent disciplines.2004 – Michael Maremont 2024 – Todd J. Cabanban
| Robert J. Piper Distinguished Leadership AwardPresented by the Chicago Region Chapter of Lambda Alpha International (LAI), recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributions to the field of land economics.2011 – Ruth Wuorenma 2024 – Linda Goodman
| LAI International Member of the Year AwardSelected from Chapter nominations of Chapter Member of the Year honorees for the current or prior year by the International Awards Committee and is based on commitment to Lambda Alpha, to the nominee’s profession and to land economics with respect to achievement in the private or public sectors, research or education.1987 – Donald W. Conley |