Annual Chuck Tosovsky Memorial Tribute Event

Each year, the Illinois Green Industry Association hosts an event to honor a leader in the nursery and landscape industry.  This event gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to the leadership, service, and sacrifices made by so many of the outstanding members of our organization.  It also affords the chance for our members to come together during the winter months for fellowship, good food, and some fundraising to benefit IGIA public policy efforts.

Save the Date

February 1, 2022

Tribute Event Silent Auction

Each year, the silent auction adds a fun element to our event with unique items collected from a variety of donors. Even if you can't be part of our event this year, you can contribute to the cause by offering an auction item that will intrigue bidders. Auction donors are such important part of the overall success of this effort.  

Tribute Event Wine Pull

Back by popular demand at this year's event is the Wine Pull.   Event guests purchase numbered corks for $25 each to win the wine with the corresponding number.  Last year we had a mystery bottle valued at $100!  Even if you can't attend the dinner, you can contribute to the effort.   

How Can You Help with the Wine Pull?

Simply donate your favorite wine ($15 min value). Contact IGIA at 217.546.4733 or [email protected] to let them know if you will be shipping the wine to the office, bringing the donated wine directly to the event, or making other arrangements to get wine to the team.  Donated wine will be beautifully wrapped and displayed at the dinner, recognizing the donor’s name and business.   Everyone goes home a winner! 

Past Public Policy Tribute Dinner Honorees

Honoring Chuck Tosovsky 

Charles J. "Chuck" Tosovsky, served as President of the the Illinois Nurserymen's Association in 1980 and was instrumental in helping to create and grow the former Mid Am Trade Show. Tosovsky remained engaged and extremely active in association and industry matters long after his tenure on the Board of Directors.  Chuck received myriad honors and accolades for his unwavering commitment to the nursery and landscape industry at both the state and national levels, and was a strong proponent and generous supporter of public policy programs, legislative initiatives, education and research.  In 2008, he was the celebrated honoree at this very dinner.  In 2012, he was inducted into the American Nursery and Landscape Association's Hall of Fame.  ANLA’s Bob Dolibois presented Chuck with this esteemed honor at yet another one of these very dinners.  In 2015, the IGIA Board of Directors voted unanimously to rename the annual event in honor of Chuck Tosovsky, to celebrate his life and honor his legacy.