Membership » Association Events » Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

Join  or   Login

The Annual Meeting features the election and installation of newly appointed Officers & Directors to The Magnificent Mile Association's Board of Directors. The meeting includes a presentation of the year’s top events and achievements, as well as the very popular Member Recognition Awards. Afterwards, members mix and mingle with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by some of our generous members and Chicago's top restaurants! 

The 2018 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago.

Register Now<<

See Below for Nominating Criteria

Nominate Your Peers for the 2018 Member Awards

Nominating Criteria

  • Corporate Member of the Year

    The business should contribute significantly and consistently to the advancement and recognition of The Magnificent Mile through service to the Association. Service recognized through financial support, volunteer efforts and in-kind products or services.

  • Development of the Year

    Renovation or development must follow the guidelines set forth by the Planning & Advocacy division of The Magnificent Mile Association. Renovation or development must contribute significantly to the enhancement and/or recognition of The Magnificent Mile Neighborhood. Must be a development or renovation located in one the communities of The Magnificent Mile district.

  • Business Impact of the Year

    The business must contribute significantly to the enhancement and/or recognition of The Magnificent Mile Experience. The business must be located in one of the communities of The Near North Side - The Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Oak Street, River North, Cityfront Center or Illinois Center.

  • Individual Member of the Year

    Individual should contribute significantly and consistently to the advancement and recognition of The Magnificent Mile through their service to the Association. May be an individual member or an employee of a corporate member.

2017 Winners

Texas de Brazil

3361e33f457ba19a0fb2aa5c26f822fc

As a longtime supporting Member of The Magnificent Mile Association, Texas de Brazil continued its commitment to the organization through its ongoing financial support of major Association events and programs and by providing leadership in governance.

However, in 2017, this member accelerated its contributions by hosting additional activities; and by donating a high-profile sponsorship it funded to a charitable organization in The Magnificent Mile district.  Through the generosity of Texas de Brazil, patients and families of The Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital participated in the BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and rode in the procession down Michigan Avenue on a float that was specially designed to convey the charity’s important message of caring and hope.

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab fullcolor Logo 250px

Widely recognized as the preeminent rehabilitation hospital in the world, the former Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, reconfirmed its commitment to the city and the neighborhood by building The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. 

The new, state-of-the-art, 1.2 million square foot health care facility strengthens Chicago’s reputation as a world-class leader in health care and medical research.  The employees, patients, and families visiting the facility have a significant economic impact on businesses and residential properties in The Magnificent Mile District.

Zeller Realty Group

ZellerRealtyGroup Logo Costar

In 2017, Zeller Realty Group spearheaded the redevelopment of Pioneer Court.  By reducing lower level retail space and constructing two grand staircases to the Chicago River, it paved the way for the development of Apple’s new flagship store.  

By providing improved and expanded public access to the Riverwalk, new landscaping, and public seating, Zeller has created a unique amenity for the public to enjoy in The Magnificent Mile District.

Laura Bossert

laura bossert 17477811

Laura Bossert, Associate Director at CBRE-Asset Services was nominated for her consistent dedication to The Association and its mission to preserve and enhance The Magnificent Mile district.   As manager of the 737 North Michigan Avenue property and a member of the Executive Committee of The Association’s Board of Directors, Laura has provided significant leadership through her steadfast and generous support of numerous Association events – but most notably as Co-Chair of the Planning & Advocacy Division and the Cornerstone Council.  In these roles, she actively represents the diverse interests of key stakeholders, organizational leadership, and member businesses.

From our past events

Photo Gallery