We are the city that works. And the Loop is at the center of Chicago’s powerful workforce. Chicago Loop Alliance would like to recognize the over 300,000 Loop workers contributing their heart, talent and tenacity to their job each day with the 2019 Loop Employee of the Month Award!
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What is it?
Each month from March 2019 to February 2020, a Loop Employee of the Month will be recognized for being great at what they do, contributing to their community, or inspiring those around them. Winners will receive an impressive prize package from our community partners , a professional photo shoot, an article on LoopChicago.com, and be featured in an artistic mural dedicated to the Loop worker in 2020.
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Who's Eligible?
Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, or inspires those around them. We are not looking for any specific job, title, or company – our only specifications are you must be at least sixteen years of age and work in the Chicago Loop. The Loop boundaries are the Chicago River to the north and west, Congress Parkway on the south and Michigan Avenue on the east, with a few blocks extending northeast to Columbus Drive in an area north of Millennium Park called Lakeshore East.
What they Win
Winners will be featured in an artistic mural dedicated to the Loop worker, which will be completed in 2020. Winners will also receive a professional photo shoot, an article on loopchicago.com and a prize package from community partners valued at $500. Prizes Packages include three or more of the following:
- Two tickets to Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg–The Pygmalion Effect at the Auditorium Theatre
- Four $25 gift cards from The Berghoff Restaurant
- Two Big Bus Tours tickets for each winner
- Four $25 Visa gift cards courtesy of CannonDesign
- $100 gift card to Formento’s
- Two theater tickets from Goodman Theatre for each winner
- $100+ of snacks and beverages from Health Vend/Norman Distribution for each winner
- One-night stay at Hilton Chicago
- Family Membership to the International Museum of Surgical Science and “I Heart Guts” heart plush
- A week of free parking each month from Interpark
- $100 gift card to Land & Lake Kitchen
- One-night stay at the Palmer House Hilton
- Four tickets to either “Detour Guide” or “Twice, Thrice, Frice” at Silk Road Rising
- $100 gift card to Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique or Sugar Bliss Patisserie
- Catered lunch for 20 from Wow Bao
Tips for Nominations
Help your nominee stand out by providing plenty of details as to why you think they should be recognized. The more stories, anecdotes, and examples, the better. Self-nominations are also highly encouraged.
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Thank You to Our Community Partners
Thank you for supporting the Loop's dynamic work force year-round.
Meet your Loop Co-Workers
Congratulations to our Loop Employee of the Month winners. Explore their stories:
September 2019
Nominations are now open for the September Employee of the Month! Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, and inspires those around them.
October 2019
Nominations are now open for the October Employee of the Month! Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, and inspires those around them.
November 2019
Nominations are now open for the November Employee of the Month! Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, and inspires those around them.
December 2019
Nominations are now open for the December Employee of the Month! Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, and inspires those around them.
January 2020
Nominations are now open for the January Employee of the Month! Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, and inspires those around them.
February 2020
Nominations are now open for the February Employee of the Month! Nominate yourself, a co-worker, or anyone who works in the Loop and is great at what they do, contributes to their community, and inspires those around them.