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Join Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center for the 11th Annual Luminary Award Dinner, a special evening dedicated to igniting hope, healing, and empowering communities to build a future free from violence.

Reception begins at 6:00 pm. Program includes dinner, live and silent auctions, mission moment, keynote speaker, and paddle raise. 

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Our 2026 Luminary Award Recipients 

This year, the 11th Annual Luminary Award Dinner honors Alexi Giannoulias and John C. Robak for their exceptional leadership in igniting hope and healing and their unwavering commitment to the protection and well-being of Chicago’s children.

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Our Generous Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond and Schwartz Families

Platinum Sponsors

ComEd
Crowe
Chris Kenney
Sheila McGinn & Keith Dorman
The Roark Family
Catherine Siegel
Lynn Siegel

Gold Sponsors

Anonymous
Antares Capital
The Human Fund
PACO Collective
Virginia Seggerman & Wayne Szypulski
Paul Vogel
Wintrust

Silver Sponsors

Alera Group
Aprio
Carolyn S. Daley
The Giannoulias Family
Katten
KPMG
Micro-Tech USA
Northern Trust
Sharon O'Keefe and Hal Moore
North Park Group
John C. Robak
Rush University Medical Center
Tom & Bonnie Sampson

Dana & Erik Severinghaus
Stifel
Mara and Liam Walsh
Matthew & Kelly Weisz
Ronna and Steven Zoll

Exclusive Media Sponsor

CBS News Chicago

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Event Co-Chairs

Sheila McGinn Dorman

Chris Roark

Event Host Committee

Carolyn S. Daley

Evelyn Rodriguez Estrada

Sally Garon

Chris Kenney

Dana Popish Severinghaus

Erik Severinghaus

Ryan Sullivan

Mara Walsh

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