Shining Stars Ceremony 2025

The Village of Mount Prospect held its annual Shining Stars Ceremony on February 5, 2025, to honor outstanding community members for their volunteerism, public service, and contributions to the welfare of the village. The event recognized individuals and groups across various categories including veterans support, grassroots holiday assistance, inclusivity in sports, community partnership, neighborliness, exceptional youth leadership, and public service. Highlights included awards to Casey Barera for veteran support through the Adopter Sailor program, Karen Davidson for organizing local holiday aid, Michael Fulkers for inclusive youth soccer programs, Bill N for supporting local artists and community organizations, and Brock Rey for youth leadership. The ceremony emphasized community spirit, volunteerism, and the importance of neighborly support, reflecting Mount Prospect's motto of friendliness as a way of life. While the meeting focused on community recognition and volunteer efforts, there were no direct discussions on procurement, contracting, or budget matters.