Elaine Nekritz: 2026 Trailblazers Award Recipient

Posted September 22, 2026
Events

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Mid-America Carpenters Hall, 12 E. Erie St., Chicago

What: Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Training Academy will proudly present Elaine Nekritz with their 2026 Trailblazers Award. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities: click here.

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