Shirley Madigan named recipient for 2005 Motorola Excellence in Public Service Award Motorola, NORBIC and Illinois Issues, to present award at 14th Annual Luncheon Chicago, IL, August 18, 2005: Shirley Madigan, Chairman, Illinois Arts Council, was named recipient of the 2005 Motorola Excellence in Public Service Award (EPS) for her passionate advocacy and record of achievement in the arts and human services. Ms. Madigan will be presented with the Award at a luncheon on October 12, 2005 at the Hilton Chicago. The Motorola Excellence in Public Service Award - sponsored by Motorola together with NORBIC and Illinois Issues - seeks to recognize a non-elected department head or chief of staff who has made a positive impact on the well-being of the City of Chicago, Cook County or the State of Illinois through extraordinary leadership, teamwork and innovation. The EPS award honors an individual who has a vision for his or her government jurisdiction and a coherent plan to bring that vision to life. The winner must have assembled a talented team that is helping implement that vision and have accomplished long-term and lasting benefits for the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of government operations. Ms. Madigan has led the Illinois Arts Council as Chair for 15 of her 24 years' involvement with the organization. During her time leading the Illinois Arts Council, Ms. Madigan has established numerous arts and music programs and festivals, served on the steering committee for the National Endowment for the Arts' Arts in Education and similar programs, organized the Southwest Arts & Cultural Council, as well as many other cultural events for the community. She has been honored many times for her work on behalf of the arts, including the Sidney R. Yates Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Arts Alliance. Ms. Madigan has served and continues to serve as a volunteer with various schools and universities, hospitals, domestic violence and homeless shelters, as well as with the American Red Cross, United Way, Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts of America, Urban Gateways and other organizations. "Shirley is a role model who motivates and inspires others. We are proud to recognize her achievements and dedication at this year's award luncheon," said Chris Multhauf, President and CEO, NORBIC. Ms. Madigan was unanimously selected by a Blue Ribbon Committee comprised of business leaders, educators, public officials and past winners. Recent Award recipients include Terry Peterson, Chicago Housing Authority, James Joyce, Chicago Fire Department, and Pam McDonough, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Proceeds from the event benefit NORBIC, is an economic development organization that promotes job growth and community advancement through the provision of professional and technical services to manufacturers located in the State of Illinois' Northeast Economic Development Region. Founded in 1975, NORBIC works to revitalize Northeast Illinois' manufacturing base, and to retain and create jobs. For more information about NORBIC and its programs, visit www.norbic.org.