Prior Recipients
The Fellows Medal recognizes individuals for outstanding contribution to the private equity profession and to the Illinois Venture Capital Association. Past honorees include:
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Keith Bank, KB Partners
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Robert Finkel, Prism Capital
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Stephen S. Beitler, Dunrath Capital
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Bob Geras, LaSalle Investments
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Ellen Carnahan, William Blair Capital Partners
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Steven Lazarus, ARCH Venture Partners
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Jack S. Levin, Kirkland & Ellis
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T. Bondurant French, Adams Street Partners
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John A. Canning, Jr., Madison Dearborn Partners
In honor of Mayor Richard J. Daley’s vast economic accomplishments, The Richard J. Daley Medal recognizes a single individual who has given direct and extraordinary support to the Illinois economy resulting from private equity funding. Past honorees include:
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Donald W. Phillips, WP Global Partners
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Norman R. Bobins, LaSalle Bank N.A.
- James C. Tyree, Mesirow Financial
- Bruce V. Rauner, GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC
- Martin J. Koldyke, Frontenac Company
Created in memory of Stanley C. Golder, a founder of the private equity industry, The Stanley C. Golder Medal acknowledges individuals who have made profound and lasting contributions to the private equity industry in Illinois. Past honorees include:
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Paul Finnegan, Madison Dearborn Partners
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Samuel M. Mencoff, Madison Dearborn Partners
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Gary P. Brinson, GP Brinson Investments
- Ned Heizer, Jr.
- Bret R. Maxwell, MK Capital
- Carl D. Thoma, Thoma Cressey Equity Partners