Past Gala Honorees

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.

The 2024 Honorees were Illinois State Senator Christopher Belt and Mr. Abraham Bolden.

The 2019 Honorees were Dr. Wadell Brooks, Sr. and Mr. Frank C. Smith.

The 2018 Honorees were Mr. Calvin Dye, Sr., Mrs. Princetta Farries and Officer Funeral Home.

The 2017 Honorees were Mr. Hubert Hoosman, Lieutenant Commander Herbert Jones, and Mrs. Peggy L. LeCompte.

The 2016 Honorees were Dr. Stephanie W. Carpenter, Dr. William E. Mason, Sr., and Dr. Eugene B. Redmond.

The 2015 Honorees were Dr. Gordon D. Bush, Mrs. Edna C. Farmer, and Dr. Lillian A. Parks.

The 2014 Honorees were Mrs. Eldora L. Atkins and Mr. Richard Mark.

he 2013 Honorees were Mayor James E. Williams, Sr.,  Mrs. Lillian Croom Williams, and Judge Milton Wharton.