Executive Services Corps of Chicago

Thank you for joining us in honoring the dedication and achievements of ESC Volunteers at

The Celebration of Service is ESC's annual volunteer recognition event. This year's theme was "Reunion"and ESC welcomed over 300 volunteers, clients, funders and guests to join us in

honoring our volunteers and their accomplishments in 2009.

For more event photos, visit ESC's Facebook page.

Congratulations to Our 2009 Awardees!

Each year ESC honors volunteers for their hours of hard work and dedication in service to Chicago area nonprofits and public agencies. We are pleased to announce our 2009 awardees:

Chairman's Award

Ellard (Butch) Pfaelzer, Jr.

A. Dean Swift Distinguished Service Award for 3,000 Hours

Robert E. Vanden Bosch

Hall of Fame Service Award for 1,500 Hours

Gordon F. Bieberle John N. Hackett

Louis T. Lee

Newly Elected Life Directors

Muriel N. Lederer Alan Stone

Featured Guest Speaker: TIM SAMUELSON

As the official "Cultural Historian" of the City of Chicago, Tim Samuelson is a world-renowned expert on Chicago's history, architecture and culture.

Beyond his vast expertise and official responsibilities as the keeper of much of Chicago's legacy, Tim is also one of the most gifted and entertaining chroniclers of our local history, the people and institutions who have shaped Chicago. His encyclopedic knowledge ranges from Chicago's pioneer days, the enduring impact of the Great Fire and the Columbian Exposition's glories, to our peerless architectural history, Chicago's role in the civil rights movement, and much more!

Tim Samuelson is a frequent guest on broadcast programs such as Chicago Public Radio's 'This American Life' and lecturer at cultural institutions across the country. He has contributed to countless journals and books on a wide variety of topics - and is the author of works including Unexpected Chicagoland, and But Wait! There's More!: The Irresistable Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeii. Recently, Mr. Samuelson was featured in the Chicago Tribune, discussing his love for preserving the treasures of Chicago, read more.