2019-5th Annual Jack Lanigan Sr. Memorial Big Shoes Award, September 12th
a special event recognizing innovation and achievements in manufacturing! The Award showcases and celebrates the advanced manufacturing community in the Chicago Southland who actively support education and workforce programs.
Nancy Wilson is the 2019 Award RECIPIENT!
The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) invited our loyal investors and supporters for an evening of celebration and acknowledgment of Morrison Container Handling Solutions and its CEO Nancy Wilson.
Special Recognition to Rick Bryant
We acknowledged Special Recognition - ‘No Stone Unturned Award‘ to Rick Bryant, senior advisor to Congresswoman Robin Kelly, for his tireless work in support of the South Suburban Airport.
A Big Success!
We are excited to report that the 2019 Big Shoes Event was our most successful yet, due to our generous sponsors and your participation. Our event attracted over 150 people and demonstrated that the Chicago Southland has a substantial advanced manufacturing cluster
Following the remarks given by Mayor Vernard Alsberry, Village of Hazel Crest, introducing Jack Lanigan, Jr., President of Lanco International, and Mayor Robert Kolosh, Village of Thornton, introducing Charlie Gallagher, President of Gallagher Asphalt and 2018 Big Shoes Award winner, Dave Madden, Regional Manager of IMEC, recognized Southworks Robotics Teams.
Being able to witness Mayor Ron Gardiner, Village of Glenwood, give the award to Nancy Wilson, CEO of Morrison Container Handling Solutions, was quite touching. The Big Shoes Award recognizes companies that are committed to remaining in the Southland to provide jobs and support local communities. The previous four honorees are the Hazel Crest-based Mi-Jack Corporation, Phoenix-based Sterling Lumber ,Tinley Park-based Panduit, and Thornton-based Gallagher Asphalt.
A new award was added this year: the 2019 No Stone Unturned Award. Mayor Rick Reinbold, Village of Richton Park, presented it to Rick Bryant for his tireless work as a Senior Advisor to Congresswoman Robin Kelly in support of South Suburban Airport. After that, Xochitl Flores, Director of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, spoke to Cook County's commitment to the Chicago Southland. Reggie Greenwood, Director of CSEDC, closed the event with a special thank you to all the people who supported the Big Shoes.
Proceeds from this reception support the Southworks Engineering and Robotics Challenge, which helps get high school students excited about potential careers in manufacturing. We found that key manufacturing companies believe Engineering and Robotic Clubs at our High Schools are essential to their long term success. We look forward showcasing the impact that your support has made on the lives of young people in the fields of infrastructure and manufacturing.
Thanks everyone who supported and came to the event! We appreciate your continued support, especially from our loyal CSEDC Sponsors. We cannot do this alone, we rely on your continued mentorship, education, and financial support!
