About the Alderman   >  Recognitions

Throughout more than two decades of service to the people of the 36th Ward, Alderman Banks has worked diligently to promote community growth, job creation, tax relief, and programs for youth and families. In recognition of his many accomplishments on behalf of his constituents, he has received hundreds of awards.

Representative honors include:

• More than 600 Awards from Youth Sports Activities and Educational Programs throughout the City
  
  
• Presidents  Community Service Award, September 26, 2006
  Presented by the Chicago Association of Realtors in recogntion of his dedicated efforts to reform Chicago's Zoning Ordinance.
  
  
• Locke Elementry School Award, June 13, 2006
  Alderman Banks spoke to the graduates and presented awards and checks to the winners of his annual essay contest. The school then presented Alderman Banks with an award in appreciation for his dedication to education.  The Alderman was pleasantly surprised!  The faculty thanked the Alderman with heartfelt gratitude for his continued  assistance and support.
  
  
• 2005 Friends of Downtown Award
  Presented by the Friends of Downtown in recognition of Alderman Banks' leadership in rewriting the City's Zoning Code
  
  
• 2005 Man of the Year Award
  Presented by the Italian-American Police Association
  
  
• 2005 Person of the Year Award
  Presented by the Illinois Political Fund
  
  
• 2005 Person of the Year Award
  Presented by the United Food and Commerical Workers Union
  
  
• 2004 President's Award
  Presented by Local 150 and the International Union of Operating Engineers
  
  
• 2004 Congressional Recognition  
  Presented by Congressman Rahm Emmanuel and approved by the United States Congress for achievement in rewriting the Chicago Zoning Ordinance
  
  
• 2004 Mentor Award  
  Presented by the Justinian Society of Lawyers
  
  
• 2004 Leonardo DaVinci Award  
  Presented by the Sons of Italy
  
  
• 2001 Recognition Award
  Presented in recognition of Alderman Banks' continued support for the veteran's community
  
  
• 2000 Recognition Award
  Presented by the Festival of Chefs, an organization aiding disabled individuals
  
  
• 2000 Recognition Award
  Presented by the United States Marine Corps for organization and participation in the Toys for Tots program
  
  
• 1999 Recognition Award
  Presented by the United States Marine Corps for organization and participation in the Toys for Tots program
  
  
• 1998 Recognition Award
  Presented by the United States Marine Corps for organization and participation in the Toys for Tots program
  
  
• 1997 Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Public Service
  Presented by the Knights of Columbus
  
  
• 1996 Public Service Award
  Presented by the 25th Police District Steering Committee, the North Austin Business Association, and the Northwest Neighborhood Foundation
  
  
• 1995 Public Service Award
  Presented by the 25th Police District Steering Committee, the North Austin Business Association, and the Northwest Neighborhood Foundation
  
  
• 1994 Public Service Award
  Presented by the 25th Police District Steering Committee, the North Austin Business Association, and the Northwest Neighborhood Foundation
  
  
• 1994 Recognition Award
  Presented by the Chicago Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America
  
  
• 1994 Public Service Award
  Presented by the Northwest Neighborhood Federation
  
  
• 1994 Outstanding Public Service Award
  Presented by the 25th Police District for fighting crime on Harlem Avenue in the 36th Ward 
  
  
• 1994 Service Award for Community Service in Fighting Crime
  An award rarely given to political figures presented by the 25th District Beat Representative Program
  
  
• 1991 Award of Excellence
  Presented by the Justinian Society of Italian American Lawyers
  
  
• 1991 Award for Cooperation with the Police
  Presented by the Commander of the 25th Police District for cooperation with law enforcement in furtherance of community law
  
  
• 1990 Honorary Chairman
  Presented by the Villa Scalabrini Golf Outing
  
  
• 1990 Named 25th District Beat Representative
  Alderman Banks was named as a 25th Police District Beat Representative
  
  
• 1986 Ray Sweitzer Community Service Award
  Presented by the Northwest Neighborhood Foundation - this award is the highest recognition ever given by the Northwest Neighborhood Federation and the first of its kind
  
  
• 1986 One Man Makes a Difference Award
  Save Our Neighborhoods, Save Our City Coalition
  
  
• 1985 Man of the Year Award
  Presented by the Italian-American Police Assocation
  
  
• 1983 Man of the Year
  Presented by the West Suburban Chapter of Unico, an Italian-American Civic Organization
  
  
• 1979 President's Award
  Presented by the North River Commission for the prosecution of neglectful landlords in the Albany Park area