Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner

On November 3, 2015 the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce will honor the recipient of the 2015 Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership, Frederick H. Waddell, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of The Northern Trust Company. Rick Waddell embodies everything the Chamber looks for in a Burnham Award honoree. His commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism, and corporate social responsibility and his support of Chicago's many diverse communities truly represents Daniel Burnham's "make no little plans" vision. The Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership was created by the Board of Directors of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce in 1992 to pay tribute to a prominent business leader who works tirelessly to advance the Chicagoland business climate while making significant civic contributions that make the region a better place to live and work. In the true spirit of Daniel Burnham's vision of "make no little plans," proceeds from this dinner benefit the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of the Chicagoland Chamber. Currently housing the Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN) and operating an internship program that pairs STEM students with small businesses, the Chamber Foundation exists to enhance the region's economic prosperity by funding workforce development initiatives and educational programs for companies of all sizes