GEMs of Crystal Lake Leadership Award
Generous. Enthusiastic. Motivated.
Crystal Lake Chamber Foundation's
12th Annual GEM Celebration LuncheonÂ
Boulder Ridge Country Club
Thursday, April 25
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Meet our 2025 GEM Honorees:
Kathryn Martens, Retired CLPL Director
Jim Thorpe, CEO of Crystal Lake Bank and Trust
Community High School District 155
Why Join our 12th Annual GEM Leadership Celebration?Â
The Crystal Lake Chamber Foundation's 12th Annual GEM Leadership Celebration is an inspiring event where you can network, have fun, and share space with current and aspiring leaders in our community!
Each year, the CLCF raises over $20,000 in scholarship dollars to award to outstanding high school seniors throughout District 155 and aspiring leaders for professional development.
Witnessing our deserving scholarship recipients honored at our annual celebration, alongside our GEM Honorees, is the most feel-good event of the year!

Foundation Scholarship Donors