2024: Mary Ellen Young
The Downers Grove Historical Society has named Mary Ellen Young as the recipient of the 2024 Montrew Dunham Award. The Montrew Dunham Award was established in 2019 by the Downers
Montrew Dunham Award
The Downers Grove Historical Society honors individuals who have made signficant contributions to Downers Grove. One of the three awards is the Montrew Dunham Award. It was created in 2019 to recognize individuals whose significant service and contributions to the Village of Downers Grove have earned them a place in its history, following in the footsteps of noted teacher, author, historian, and community volunteer, Montrew Dunham.
Montrew Dunham Award Recipients
2023: Bruce Swanson
The Downers Grove Historical Society awarded Bruce Swanson as the recipient of the 2023 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and
2022: James Dohren
The Downers Grove Historical Society announced James Dohren was the recipient of the 2022 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to
2021: Dave Humphreys
The Downers Grove Historical Society announced Dave Humphreys was the recipient of the 2021 Montrew Dunham Award. This award was created in 2019 to honor those whose significant service and contributions to
2020: Floyd Mizener
The first line of our national anthem, ‘Oh, say can you see,’ has special meaning for Dr. Floyd D. Mizener, who dedicated his life to improving vision for all age
2019: Gordon Goodman
The Downers Grove Historical Society is proud to announce the recipient of the first Montrew Dunham Award. This award has been established in memory of local historian and long time friend
