CAP Award

Commitment | Action | Passion

The CAP award recognizes individuals who see the good that is around them and instead of being critical or complaining about what doesn’t work, they get into action to solve problems, fill a need, and take charge.

Past Recipients

2024

Greg Glover

Greg Glover | Cycling Without Age

Cycling Without Age is a global movement that connects volunteer cyclists with elderly and less mobile individuals to provide free trishaw rides, fostering social interaction and well-being. It aims to counteract social isolation and promote a sense of community by offering opportunities for outdoor adventures and storytelling.

2023

Leslie LaMarca

Leslie LaMarca | Executive Director for D300 Food Pantry

The D300 Food Pantry is 100% volunteer run and 100% volunteer led. The D300 Food Pantry serves the families and employees of Community Unit School District 300 (D300). D300 is the sixth largest school district in the state of Illinois and services approximately 21,000 students covering 118 square miles, which includes 10 villages/cities and four townships.

2022

Alicia Wehby

Alicia Wehby | Founder and Director of Second Bridge

Second Bridge is a resource program for caregivers, social workers and organizations working with children. They have a distribution center filled with clothing and supplies. Families or organization representatives can make requests and volunteers will deliver supplies to their office, the children’s school, or to the family’s home.