Nominations are open for Mount Prospect's annual Shining Star Awards! Each year, the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission honors individuals and organizations that have a positive impact on the community by recognizing them with a Shining Star Award.
Award categories include:
- Best Educator Award
- Best Neighbor Award
- Community Partner Award
- Exceptional Youth Award
- Inclusivity Award
- Open Arms Award
- Public Service Award
- Star Spangled Banner Award
- Unsung Hero Award
Nominations close end of the day on November 17. Get more information or fill out the online form here.
Save the date! The 2025-26 Shining Stars Gala will be held February 7, 2026, at Crystal Palace Banquets.