Meet the 2020 Leaders

Nominations open February 18

Submit your nominations by March 20

Meet the 2020 Leaders for a New Chicago

Our collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation recognizes leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining our city’s future.

In 2020, we recognized 11 individuals as Leaders for a New Chicago awardees.

Juliet is pictured in an outdoor setting with orange trees in the background. She has a serious expression and is wearing large blue earrings with a rust, v-neck blouse.
Juliet De Jesus Alejandre

Justice Awardee
Dorothy is pictured smiling in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. She is wearing a pink top with earrings, a silver necklace and earrings, and a head coloring with vibrant colors.
Dorothy Burge

Justice Awardee
Asiaha is pictured smiling in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. She is wearing large blue hoop earrings and a denim shirt over a black top.
Asiaha Butler

Justice Awardee
Sharlyn is pictured smiling in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. She is wearing a purple patterned top.
Sharlyn Grace

Justice Awardee
Hoda is pictured in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. She has a serious expression and is a patterned jacket with a dark head covering
Hoda Katebi

Justice Awardee
Ryan is pictured smiling in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. He is wearing a white button down shirt
Ryan Keesling

Art Awardee
Faheem is pictured in an outdoor setting with leafy green trees in the background. He has a serious expression and is wearing a black tshirt that says "Black is Beautiful"
Faheem Majeed

Art Awardee
Stephanie is pictured against a blue background that appears to be an outdoor setting. She is wearing her hair in a bun with bright pink dangle earrings and a dark, short sleeved top. She is also wearing a necklace.
Stephanie Manriquez

Journalism & Storytelling Awardee
Jackie is pictured in an outdoor setting with a wooden fence in the background. She has a serious expression and is wearing a long-sleeve white top.
Jackie Taylor

Art Awardee
Tiffany is pictured in an outdoor setting with trees in the background. She has a serious expression and is wearing large hoop earrings with a patterned black and white blouse.
Tiffany Walden

Journalism & Storytelling Awardee