EVANSTON RESIDENT RECEIVES STUDS TERKEL HUMANITIES AWARD: Chie Curley a local “humanities hero”
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl and the Illinois Humanities Council (IHC) are proud to announce that Chie Curley of Evanston is the recipient of the 2009 Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award. This local “humanities hero” has been recognized for her outstanding efforts on behalf of the humanities in her community.
Of her many contributions to the community, she is being honored specifically for her outstanding work as curator of visual art exhibitions at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, her service on Evanston’s Public Art Committee, and her generous donation of a sculpture to be displayed as public art for all members of the Evanston community.
“The IHC could not have identified the more than 40 Studs Terkel medalists without the help of Illinois mayors and village presidents,” said IHC Executive Director Kristina A. Valaitis. “We are so pleased that in the tenth year of this program, we are able to honor these champions of the humanities that make their communities and our whole state more vibrant.”
Recipients of the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award will receive an engraved medal of recognition struck by the Medallic Art Company, America’s oldest and largest private mint. The award will be presented to Chie Curley at the Monday, November 23 City Council meeting at 8:30 p.m. at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
The Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award is a biennial honor bestowed on individuals who carry the torch of the humanities. These humanities heroes are nominated by Illinois mayors.
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