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.

Location

Belvedere Events
1170 West Devon
Elk Grove Village

2022 Honoree

Craig Rebelbrugge
Executive Vice President
AmericanHort
About Craig

Agenda

6:00 - Cocktails & Hors d' Oeuvres | Silent Auction Bidding
7:00 - Seated Dinner
8:15 - Live Auction
9:15 - Silent Auction closes
9:30 - Auction checkout

Menu

Passed Hors D’Ouevres to be served during cocktail hour
First Course - Creamy Yukon gold potato soup with apple smoked bacon, crispy leeks
Second Course - The Belvedere Salad
Third Course - Choice of Prime Rib of Beef with Pan Roasted Aujus or Herb Roasted Norwegian Salmon*
Dessert - Chocolate mousse with fresh berries

*Vegetarian entree is available upon request - Polenta with grilled vegetables

Registration

Deadline to RSVP is January 21.

RSVP ONLINE FOR THE TRIBUTE EVENT

RSVP BY MAIL OR FAX FOR THE TRIBUTE EVENT

Live Auction Items

Del Mar Racetrack Experience
Exclusive Package with Paddock Access, Winners' Circle Viewing, Turf Club Seating, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa 3-Night Stay in San Diego for 2

San Diego horse racing takes place where the "turf meets the surf" at Del Mar, one of the most popular Thoroughbred horse racing tracks in the world. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the annual Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season. Be part of the magic and nostalgia of this long-time horse race tradition dating back to 1937 when Del Mar track founder Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and in 1938, the great legendary horse, Seabiscuit, won by a nose in an epic race against Ligaroti.  You'll be escorted to the paddock, watch the race from the Winner's Circle, have reserved seating in the private Del Mar Turf Club, get valet parking at the track and receive a 3-night stay in a deluxe guest room at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. LEARN MORE

Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive Experience
4-Night Stay at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with Airfare for 2

Silent Auction

This year's event will feature both live and silent auctions.  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 an important part of the overall success of this effort.  

CLICK HERE TO DONATE AN ITEM

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.