Pritzker Traubert Foundation is grateful for the steadfast support of partners that have helped shape the Chicago Prize and its implementation, including philanthropic partners, city and state leaders, and many others who have lent us expertise in various stages.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the incredible partners below for their support of the Finalists:
We owe gratitude to the entire Lever for Change team led by Cecilia Conrad and Julia Stasch and supported by Common Pool, who have been tireless partners in helping launch and manage the Chicago Prize competition. Special thanks to Helene Gayle of the Chicago Community Trust and Chancellor Juan Salgado of City Colleges of Chicago for their counsel at key decision-making moments in this process.
We would also like to thank BCG’s Center for Illinois’ Future; Lyneir Richardson of Chicago TREND; Michael Fassnacht, Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago, WBC; Grisko Communications; Susan Lloyd of Lloyd Consulting, Inc; Teresa Prim of Prim Lawrence Group; Bob Weissbourd of RW Ventures; Erika Poethig and Joe Schilling of Urban Institute; and the incredible network of reviewers, partners, and other advisors listed below that have contributed their time and talent to Chicago Prize, and without whom this competition would not be possible.