Each year at the Annual Gala, the Emma L. Wilson King Foundation honors those who have exemplified standards of excellence through their service and commitment to the community.
Below are honoree videos for each year.
2024 Honorees
The 2024 Honorees were Illinois State Senator Christopher Belt and Mr. Abraham Bolden.
*** COVID Pause – No Gala 2020 – 2023 *****
2019 Honorees
The 2019 Honorees were Dr. Wadell Brooks, Sr. and Mr. Frank C. Smith.
2018 Honorees
The 2018 Honorees were Mr. Calvin Dye, Sr., Mrs. Princetta Farries and Officer Funeral Home.
2017 Honorees
The 2017 Honorees were Mr. Hubert Hoosman, Lieutenant Commander Herbert Jones, and Mrs. Peggy L. LeCompte.
2016 Honorees
The 2016 Honorees were Dr. Stephanie W. Carpenter, Dr. William E. Mason, Sr., and Dr. Eugene B. Redmond.
2015 Honorees
The 2015 Honorees were Dr. Gordon D. Bush, Mrs. Edna C. Farmer, and Dr. Lillian A. Parks.
2014 Honorees
The 2014 Honorees were Mrs. Eldora L. Atkins and Mr. Richard Mark.
2013 Honorees
he 2013 Honorees were Mayor James E. Williams, Sr., Mrs. Lillian Croom Williams, and Judge Milton Wharton.
