Do Something Great Award Recipients

2023 Awards

• Rich Hansen, Award for Excellence in Inclusion, nominated by Evelyn Hood
• Ken Parks and the Maroa-Forsyth National Honor Society, nominated by Joanie Keyes
• Kay Nims, Outstanding Volunteer/Board Member, nominated by Rikki Parker
• Nick Lane, Outstanding Professional Partner, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Dina Fryman, Outstanding Philanthropic Support of the Arts, nominated by Jerry Johnson and Penny Williams
• Gail Evans, The Ray Batman Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award, nominated by Angel Lawrence
• Vinnie and Debra Barbee, Robert and Bev Ketenbrink Community Commitment Award, nominated by Brian Conerty

2022 Awards

• Julie Pangrac, Award for Excellence in Inclusion, nominated by Richland Community College
• Millikin University Big Blue Backpacks, Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Niki Fenderson, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by The Decatur Family YMCA
• John West, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by The Good Samaritan Inn
• We Are One Community, Award for Outstanding Professional Partner, nominated by The Decatur Family YMCA and Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
• Al and Melanie Schelling, State Farm, Award for Outstanding Professional Partner, nominated by Block by Block
• Mary Lundin, Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Support of the Arts nominated by The Decatur Area Arts Council
• Jerry Johnson, The Ray Batman Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award, nominated by The Decatur Area Arts Council
• The Dale and Rita Colee Family, Robert and Bev Ketenbrink Community Commitment Award, nominated by The Salvation Army

2021 Awards

• Evelyn Hood, Award for Excellence in Inclusion, nominated by Rich Hansen, board member of the African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois (AACGS)
• BJ Leonard, Outstanding Young Philanthropist Award, nominated by First Christian Church
• John Mickler, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by Macon Resources, Inc.
• Jim Neff, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by Millikin University
• Dr. Isaac Zuniga, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by Boys & Girls Club
• Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Award for Outstanding Professional Partner, nominated by KERBYSTRONG
• Dr. Paul and Shirley Stanley, Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Support of the Arts, nominated by Millikin University
• Tim Kater, COVID-19 Hero Award, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Bob and Tina Rubin, COVID-19 Hero Award, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Tanya Andricks, RN, BSN, MHA, The Ray Batman Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award, nominated by Crossing Healthcare
• James and Mary Comerford, Robert and Bev Ketenbrink Community Commitment Award, nominated by Macon Resources, Inc.

2020 Awards

• Cristobal Valdez, Ed.D., Award for Excellence in Inclusion, nominated by Dr. Juanita Morris and Richland Community College
• Julia Roundtree-Livingston, Award for Excellence in Inclusion, nominated by Jeanelle Keck
• Ethan Parker, Award for Outstanding Young Philanthropist, nominated by Alzheimer's Association
• Nolan Evans, Award for Outstanding Young Philanthropist, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Ellen Hearn, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by Macon Resources, Inc.
• Matt Honnold, Award for Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by The Salvation Army of Decatur
• Christine Harshman, COVID-19 Hero Award, nominated by Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
• Dr. Jarmese Sherrod, COVID-19 Hero Award, nominated by Decatur Rotary Club No. 180
• Shamika Madison, Award for Nonprofit Professional of the Year, nominated by Boys & Girls Club of Decatur
• The Gerber State Bank, Trustee of The Phyllis M. Winings Trust, Award for Outstanding Professional Partner nominated by Argenta-Oreana community
• Brian Byers of Neuhoff Media, Award for Outstanding Professional Partner, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County, United Way of Decatur & Mid Illinois and Crossing Healthcare
• Charlotte Ballance and the T.S. & Juanita Ballance Foundation, Robert and Bev Ketenbrink Community Commitment Award, nominated by United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois and Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy

2019 Awards

• Sue Powell, Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Professional, nominated by the Decatur Area Arts Council
• Missy Batman, 15 years of service at The Community Foundation of Macon County, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Regan Deering, Outstanding Board Member/Volunteer, nominated by Northeast Community Fund
• Chris Siudyla, Outstanding Professional Partner, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• Mary Cave, Outstanding Young Philanthropist, nominated by MRI
• Jack and Barb McCoy, Robert and Bev Ketenbrink Community Commitment Award, nominated by St. Teresa High School and Educational Foundation, Millikin University and The Community Foundation of Macon County

2018 Awards

• Doug and Peg Schmalz, nominated by Decatur Memorial Foundation
• Mark and Tappi McLeod, nominated by St. Teresa High School and Educational Foundation
• John Ullrich Foundation, nominated by Millikin University
• TS and Juanita Ballance (posthumously), nominated by Millikin University
• Peggy Madden, nominated by Decatur Area Arts Council
• Norma Augustine (posthumously), nominated by Community Foundation of Macon County
• Dr. Ed and Anne Elliott, nominated by Decatur Family YMCA

2017 Awards

• Shondra Lynch, nominated by Decatur Memorial Foundation
• Mark Barthelemy, nominated by Webster Cantrell Hall
• Andreas Foundation, nominated by Millikin University
• Nancy Handegan, nominated by Community Foundation of Macon County

2016 Awards

• Dr. William Barnes and Mrs. Sue Hagaman, nominated by Decatur Memorial Foundation
• Bill and Betty Braun, nominated by St. Mary’s Hospital
• David and Norma Fathauer, nominated by Millikin University
• Anne and Leo Pondelick, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County

2015 Awards

• Mark and Susan Avery, nominated by The Community Foundation of Macon County
• David J. Rathje, nominated by Millikin University
• Dr. and Mrs. Roy Tsuda, nominated by Macon County Conservation Foundation
• Jon and Kim Robinson, nominated by St. Mary’s Hospital
• Dr. Joseph Schrodt, nominated by Community Health Improvement Center

2014 Awards

• Bob and Kathy Wiesemann, nominated by St. Teresa High School
• Jim Livasy, nominated by Millikin University
• TS and Juanita Ballance Foundation, nominated by Millikin University
• Frank Tyrolt, nominated by St. Mary’s Hospital
• Ed Kauffman, nominated by Macon County Conservation Foundation
• Doug and Peg Schmalz (second time for them), nominated by Decatur Area Arts Council

2013 Awards

• Schaub Family, nominated by Decatur Park District
• Jack and Barbara McCoy, nominated by Millikin University
• Dell and Evelyn Carroll Estate, nominated by Richland Community College
• Dr. Alan and Beth Frigy, nominated by Decatur Area Arts Council
• Charlotte Hanks and Tom Malenchek, nominated by Project Read
• Frank Rolf (deceased), nominated by Millikin University

2012 Awards

• Troy Swinford, nominated by Community Foundation of Macon County
• Andreas Foundation and Andreas Families, nominated by Millikin University
• Kit Paulin, nominated by Millikin University

2011 Awards

• Lauri and Bud Pilling, nominated by Millikin University
• Norm and Harriet Greenberg, nominated by Macon County Conservation District
• Betty Q. Smith, nominated by Decatur YMCA
• Scott Murphy, nominated by The Community Foundation of Decatur/Macon County

2010 Awards

• Sandy and Ritchie Barnett, nominated by Decatur Area Arts Council
• Charles Perkinson, nominated by Millikin University
• Darrell Parish, nominated by Dove, Inc.

2009 Awards

• John Cobb, nominated by Richland Community College Foundation
• Carol Craig, nominated by Millikin University
• Bill and Nancy Eichenhauer, nominated by Millikin University
• Jim Romano, nominated by Decatur Area Arts Council
• Walter and Alice Scherer Trust, nominated by Richland Community College Foundation

2008 Awards

• Erik Brechnitz, Brechnitz Group of Raymond James, nominated by Millikin University
• Bernie Naber, nominated by BabyTALK

2007 Awards

• Robert Pancoast, Main Street Bank and Trust, nominated by Richland Community College Foundation
• Wally Sparks, The Brechnitz Group of Raymond James, nominated by Millikin University
• Bob and Lucy Smith, nominated by Baby TALK
• Peggy Madden, nominated by Millikin University
• Paul and Verlyn Rosenberger, nominated by Easter Seals Central Illinois
• Kevin Breheny, nominated by The Community Foundation of Decatur/Macon County

2006 Awards

• Dick Dechert, nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Ramona Borders, nominated by Scovill Zoo
• Dr. Nick Vlachos, nominated by Decatur Area Arts Council
• Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Glenn, nominated by Millikin University
• T.G. Bolen, nominated by Millikin University

2005 Awards

• Guy Williams, nominated by Millikin University
• Duane and Joan Rolf Avis, nominated by Decatur Memorial Hospital
• Darrell and Ursula Beck, nominated by Millikin University
• Doug and Peg Schmalz, nominated by Boys and Girls Club of Decatur
• Bob and Phyllis Schwandt, nominated by Richland Community College