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CREATED IN 1916

HONORARY AWARD

"DEVOTED, UNSELFISH, AND PREEMINENT SERVICE IN ADVANCING HUMAN PROGRESS“ Suggested by John W. Alvord Adopted and Overseen by Western Society of Engineers

John Alvord’s Letter

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RULES of the AWARD

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2026 Chicagoland Engineering Award Benefit

Event Information

When

February 19th, 2026

Time

5:30 p.m Cocktail Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards

Where

Donald E Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL