From left to right: Ted Probert, President and CEO, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation , Gen Robert Neller USMC (Ret.), Chairman, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, Larry Geis, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries and our 2023 Chicago Dinner Semper Fidelis Honoree, Scott Swanson, President of PNC Bank Illinois, Chicago Committee Co-Chair , Craig Duchossois, Executive Chair, Duchossois Capital Management and Chicago Committee Co-Chair , Col Randy Hoffman USMC (Ret.), who served as our military guest of honor

On Oct 2, 2023, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, honored Madison Founder and CEO, Larry Gies, presenting him with its highest award; the Semper Fidelis Award.

The Chicago Dinner for the Children of the Severely Injured is the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s signature event. Held annually in the Windy City, the Chicago Dinner Committee has made a promise to ensure that every child of a severely injured Marine or Navy Corpsman has the opportunity to pursue the American dream their parents served to defend.

Larry was honored for the impact he has made in democratizing education.

Watch the video below to learn more about the impact Larry has made and his remarks during the event.

Hear from others on the impact Larry has made through his efforts on democratizing education.