The American Jewish Committee presented Northern Trust President and CEO Frederick "Rick" H. Waddell with its Civic Leadership Award for his dedication to many philanthropic and civic endeavors on March 19, 2009.   At left, Waddell, presenter Sheridan Turner of the Kohl Children's Museum, and Ronald J. Gidwitz, AJC Campaign Chairman.

From left, AJC Campaign Cabinet member King Harris, with two event Co-Chairmen, Susan Crown and Michael Krasny.

 At left, Waddell with Larry Richman, President and CEO of PrivateBancorp, Inc. and Allan J. Reich, Chicago AJC Chapter President. 

At left, Jack Miller, event Co-Chairmen, with Waddell.

Also celebrating Waddell's achievements were Thomas J. Wilson, President and CEO of The Allstate Corporation, and an event chairman, John Edwardson, President and CEO of CDW. Edwardson was the 2008 Civic Leadership Award recipient.