Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Visionary Achievement 

Award Recipients

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the school’s history and the lives of its students with the Visionary Award. 

This award is presented annually to individuals, teams, or organizations who have demonstrated vision and leadership in supporting the school’s mission and vision.

2007

Dr. Derrald G. Taylor

2008

Joan Forney

2009

Tracy Orr

2010

Lions International / District 1-G

2011

Deanna Demuzio

2012

Ryan Croke

2013

Becky Stevens

2014

Dan Thompson

2015

Marjorie Olson

2016

Pat Langdon

2017

Jane Breen

2018

Kathy Dyson

2019

Bill Forney

2020

– Pandemic –

2021

Quinetta Grant

2022

Rachel Krause & Dana Kelly

2023

Dr. Serena Preston

2024

Robert Sampson

2025

Dr. Tracy Matchinski

2026

Cindy Miller