Two prestigious awards were presented to Champaign’s current and former City Managers staff during the Summer ILCMA Conference on June 4.
City Manager Joan Walls was honored with ILCMA’s Special Service Award. This award is presented to those in the profession who have notable association or affiliate activity and significant professional accomplishments, including charitable acts, social accomplishments, or acts of heroism. Ms. Walls received the award for her service to ILCMA through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force and service as Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She also served as an ILCMA Board Director for a three-year term.
In addition, Champaign’s former City Manager, Dorothy Ann David, received ILCMA’s Robert B. Morris Achievement Award. This award is presented to a retired individual who has served at least 20 years in local government, including at least eight years in Illinois. Award winners are recognized for making significant contributions beyond their own communities, through work and participation in associations and the profession as a whole.