Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, announced that the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce honored Chairman and CEO Richard S. Price with the 30th annual Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership.  

"Each year, we pay tribute to prominent business leaders who advance the Chicagoland business climate and make significant civic contributions helping to make our city a better place to work and live," said Jack Lavin, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. "Richard?s vision for diversity, equity and inclusion is exactly the reason we are thrilled to honor him with the Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership this evening. He is a true representation of the Burnham Award as we celebrate its 30th Anniversary. "

"Richard is an individual who exemplifies the personal and professional qualities that characterize Daniel Burnham?s philosophy of leadership," said Kevin Cassidy, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Chief Growth Officer for Health Care Service Corporation. "From his leadership to his passions, Richard has a breadth of Chicagoland communities at the heart of his commitment to economic development and human services that drive equitable opportunities for all."

In his acceptance remarks, Price focused on the imperative of workplace inclusion, offering actionable steps that business leaders can take to strengthen communities; enhance workplace culture, client service and financial results; and, most importantly, change lives.

"I am honored to accept the Burnham Award and express my gratitude for the opportunities I have had in my life and career," said Richard S. Price. "Mesirow is committed to furthering opportunities for all as we work each day to advance inclusion across our workplace and our industry."

Richard's deep civic and community engagement is outlined in his executive biography.