Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to our award recipients! We are very proud of the work that they do for the defense bar and are honored to recognize them for their contributions to the IDC and the Illinois defense community.

2025 Distinguished Member Award Recipients		2025 Volunteer of the Year
David A. Herman Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. Springfield	Kimberly Ross FordHarrison Chicago	Edna McLain Amundsen Davis LLC Chicago
Follow this link to learn more about all of our Previous Distinguished Member Award Recipients.		Follow this link to learn more about all of our Previous Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients.

Rising Star Award Recipients		2025 President's Award Recipient
Follow this link to learn about our Rising Star Award Recipients.		John P. Cunningham Brown & James, P.C. Belleville
		Follow this link to learn more about all of our Previous President's Award Recipients.

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Being recognized by one’s peers is the ultimate compliment. Who, but your peers, knows better the effort that has been expended to ensure a job well done? IDC’s Awards of Excellence recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our members. Please follow this link to nominate a deserving IDC member for recognition.

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Awards of Excellence

2025 Distinguished Member Award Recipients

2025Volunteer of the Year

Rising Star Award Recipients

2025 President's Award Recipient

Nominate an IDC Member!

2025
Distinguished Member Award Recipients

2025
Volunteer of the Year

2025
President's Award Recipient