Legacy of Leaders

Legacy of Leaders

Foodies Care’s Legacy of Leaders event, held on March 8, 2025, in Taylorville, IL, brought together over 200 community members to honor local individuals and families, including Bill Hopper, Bill Kennedy, Adam Vocks, Billy Williams, and the Barry Family. Their unwavering generosity and commitment to Taylorville were celebrated, and the event raised over $30,000 for the Taylorville Food Pantry, furthering Foodies Care’s mission to combat food insecurity in the region.

People at the Foodies Care Legacy of Leaders event in Taylorville IL

Past Nonprofit Leadership Honorees

Dee Wilcox

Lifetime Achievement Award

AnnieRuth Foundation

Edward Perez

Legacy Impact Award

Three Grains of Rice Missions

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Fred Berley

Servant Leader Award

City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department

Greg Chapman

Community Catalyst Award

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Joey Leik

Nonprofit Impact Award

Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville

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John Bear

Compassion in Action Award

Five STAR Veterans Center

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Melissa Lockhart

Mission Excellence Award

Changing Homelessness

Michele McManamon

Visionary Leadership Award

Operation New Uniform

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Michelle Joy Nixon

Bridge Builder Award

Joy in Reading Initiative

Previous Legacy of Leaders Events