Jeanne Gang Announced as 2025 Order of Lincoln Laureate

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Jeanne Gang as one of this year’s recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service. Established in 1964, the Order of Lincoln recognizes individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of humanity in or on behalf of the State of Illinois. This year’s recipients join more than 350 distinguished Illinois residents who have been selected for the Order of Lincoln over the last five decades.

“With world-renowned achievements in athletics, literature, architecture, education, journalism and history, the 2025 class of Lincoln Laureates embody the very best that Illinois has to offer,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I am proud to uplift their incredible contributions and to award these talented men and women our state’s highest honor.”

The Lincoln Laureates will be celebrated at the 61st Annual Convocation on May 3, 2025, at the Krannert Center for the Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.