2023 Community Recognition Awards

2023 Woodridge Giving Tuesday & Community Recognition Award Program

Every year on the first Tuesday of December, we celebrate our very own day of Giving and Gratitude called Woodridge Giving Tuesday! This tradition began in 1983 and was started by Mayor William F. Murphy.  On this day, we Honor our neighbors, organizations, and businesses who go above and beyond to help our neighbors and our community.  We Celebrate, Recognize, and extend our heartfelt Gratitude for their generosity of spirit given through their hearts, time, helping hands, and compassion to our neighbors and community. 

This year, we recognize the outstanding support and care of the following individuals and organizations who were nominated by our community. These individuals were recognized at our Woodridge Community Recognition Award Breakfast held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Click here to watch a video slideshow from the event, and please join us in congratulating: 

Village Citizen of the Year - Jerry Munley


Business of the Year - Doughnut Co.

Mayor's Spirit Award - Chris Hannigan-Wiehn


Youth Citizen of the Year - Mary Peboontom, Woodridge School District #68


Youth Citizen of the Year - Even Temes, Woodridge School District #68


Youth Citizen of the Year - Ellen Toohey, Woodridge School District #68


Commission Member of the Year - Dennis Weeks, Woodridge Board of Police Commissioners


Employee of the Year - Elizabeth Burns, Woodridge Public Library


Employee of the Year - Marcy Clark, Woodridge School District #68


Employee of the Year - Leslie Davies, Village of Woodridge


Employee of the Year - Chris Webber, Woodridge Park District

Thank you all and congratulations! Together, we are Woodridge Strong! Look for additional ways to get involved in the community by staying connected via E-News and viewing our Woodridge social media pages.