WTVP is reviving this important recognition program to honor those whose distinguished careers and legendary vision have had a profound impact across central Illinois. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire the rest of us who are living out our own legacies, each and every day.

• Gerald M. Brookhart
• Sister Judith Ann Duvall
• Ronald A. Givens, Sr.
• Kevin & Lisa Schoeplein
• Kurt Huber

• Seshadri Guha & Meenakshy Aiyer, MD
• Deveraux Hubbard
• Lorene Ramsey
• Kevin & Lisa Schoeplein
• Honorable James Shadid

• Monica Hendrickson – From Anonymous Administrator To Media Celebrity
• Chris Reynolds – Manning The Point, From Basketball Floor To NCAA Big
• Steve Thompson – ‘Children Deserve The Best’
• Doug and Vicky Stewart – The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts
• Dr. Rick Pearl – A Pearl Of A Person

• Esther Cohen – Lifetime of Volunteerism
• Martha Herm and Tom McIntyre – A Trusted and Steady Presence
• Preston Jackson – Artist, Educator, Storyteller

• Sid & Flo Banwart: Partners in Philanthropy
• Bob & Joan Ericksen: Connections to Nature
• Junior & Jackie Watkins: Paying It Forward

• G. Raymond Becker: Builder of Modern Peoria
• Dr. Patrick Elwood: The Modest Neurosurgeon
• Hon. Joe Billy McDade: The Principled Judge
• Doug & Diane Oberhelman: The Ultimate Power Couple

• Bruce Brown: U.S. Marine & Restaurateur
• Anne Fox: Optimistic Humanitarian
• George Manias: Hard-Working and Humble
• Donald Rager: Doctor, Teacher, Visionary
• Gerry Shaheen: Executive and Board Leader

• Dr. Stephen & Patti Bash: Catalysts of Healthy Living
• Royal Coulter: Business Leader with Integrity
• Ken Hinton: A Caring and Compassionate Educator
• Norman V. Kelly: Patriot, Storyteller, Historian
• Joan Krupa: Public Servant & Health Advocate

• Byron DeHaan: Communicator of Culture
• Jean Ann & Gordon Honegger: Sharing the Wealth
• Mike Landwirth: A Life of Development
• The Honorable David Leitch: A Tireless Workhorse
• Sally Snyder: Advocate for Health and Education

• Wayne Baum: A Legacy of Servant Leadership
• Bob Gilmore: “Yellow-Blooded” Philanthropist
• James Polk: An Advocate for All
• Dave Ransburg: Businessman and Civic Leader
• George Shadid: The Principled Statesman

• John Bearce: Entrepreneur and Adventurer
• Lowell “Bud” Grieves: Developer, Businessman and Conservationist
• Gene & Harriett Swager: A Partnership in Service
• Kathryn Timmes: Teacher and Counselor
• Jay Vonachen: Businessman and Community Leader

• Glen Barton: Businessman & Visionary
• Congressman Bob Michel: Distinguished Public Servant
• Art & Judy Oakford: A Pair of Peoria Philanthropists
• Gerald D. Stephens: Entrepreneur & Businessman
• Pete Vonachen: Peoria’s Mr. Baseball