Historian of the Year
The Downers Grove Historical Society honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Downers Grove. One of the three awards is the Historian of the Year. It was created in 2013 to recognize individuals who have significantly promoted and preserved Downers Grove History. The first recipient was Montrew Dunham. The most recent recipient was Marilyn Ludwig in 2021.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Marilyn Ludwig |
| 2019 | Helen Myers |
| 2018 | Joyce Tumea |
| 2017 | Carol Wandschneider |
| 2016 | Lois Sterba |
| 2015 | John Breen |
| 2014 | John Mochel |
| 2013 | Montrew Dunham |
