Thanksgiving Luncheon — Positive Peoria
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
Description
Celebrate a Positive Peoria at our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, featuring James E. Shadid, President of Bradley University, as keynote. Recognizing today’s wins—investing in tomorrow’s impact. Join business and civic leaders for an uplifting look at progress and what’s next for our region. Thursday, November 20 • Program begins at 11:00 AM • Peoria Civic Center. Tickets: $75 each | Table of 8: $600. Register today to secure your seat.
Award nominations are now open—apply today!
The Tom Connor Service Award honors a Tri-County (Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford) individual whose long-term volunteer leadership and service have made a lasting, measurable impact on our community. Nominees are evaluated on length of service, depth of impact, and overall contribution to regional quality of life. Apply HERE
Above & Beyond Award (Business)
Honors a corporation or LLC that goes further than expected to strengthen Peoria—through community impact, economic vitality, workforce development, and efforts that make our region welcoming for residents and visitors alike. Open to Tri-County businesses with notable local impact in the last 2–3 years. Apply HERE