Prairie State Wire

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program aims to honor individuals who exemplify qualities associated with Illinois, including integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.

Nominees for Illinoisan of the Day should be involved in service activities, educational projects, or youth programs and have an affiliation with state and/or county fairs in Illinois. Additionally, nominees must have demonstrated their true Illinois spirit through continued volunteerism and community service.

All nominees must be residents of Illinois, be 25 years of age or older, and have performed service at a state and/or county fair in Illinois. Winners will receive honors on their special day during this year's Illinois State Fair, which takes place from August 8 to August 18.

Nomination forms can be obtained by visiting the museum foundation website at www.illinoisstatefairmuseum.org. The deadline for nominations is July 20. Illinoisan of the Day winners will be contacted by phone and announced subsequently.

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization created on October 11, 2006. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage, traditions, and legacy of the Illinois State Fair for future generations.