Simon-Edgar Statesmanship Award Application

Nominate a Candidate for the Simon-Edgar Statesmanship Award
The Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award is inspired by the service of former U.S. Senator Paul Simon, a Democrat, and former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a Republican. It is presented annually to an elected Illinois state or local government official who has demonstrated a pattern of public service characterized by vision, courage, compassion, effectiveness, civility, and bipartisanship.

Eligibility: Nominees must hold or have recently held an elected position in Illinois, at either the state or local level.

To Nominate: Complete this form by June 1.

If you have questions about the form or the application process, please email paulsimoninstitute@siu.edu or call 618/453-4001.
Nominee's Name*

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Please indicate if your nominee currently holds this position or previously held the position.*

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Why your nominee?*
Please describe how your nominee has displayed the qualities of statesmanship: vision, courage, compassion, effectiveness, civility, and bipartisanship.
Your Name*

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Nominate a Candidate for the Simon-Edgar Statesmanship Award