History Maker's Gala

2025 History Makers Reveal Ceremony

We will reveal the names and introduce our 2025 Class of History Makers to the community on Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in the Governor Fifer Courtroom at the McLean County Museum of History. Tickets and tables for the event will go on sale following the press conference. The 2025 Gala will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at the Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner/program begins at 6:15 p.m.

Nominate a History Maker for our 2026 Gala

McLean County has no shortage of people who have dedicated their lives to making our community a better place to live.

History Maker nominees do not have to be wealthy, prominent or easily recognized. They do need to be at least 70 years old and have a significant story to tell: perhaps it is one of service to their country and community; maybe it is a successful career, whether in a trade, business, profession or social service; or maybe their family together has left a lasting legacy for McLean County. 

The deadline to submit nomination forms for the 2026 Class of History Makers is October 3, 2025.