Jim Jensen Lion of the Year Recipients    A Lion of the Year recipient is a member who portrays exemplary lionism during a given year. Examples include creating new fundraisers, excellent chairman of existing fundraiser, outstanding leadership or participation, etc. Recipients receive a Jim Jensen Lion of the Year Plaque and become Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellows. The following members have received this award: 2007 Lion TL Arends 2006 Lion Kris Gabrenya 2005 Lion George Cooley 2004 Lion Greg Szydlowski 2003 Lion Anthony Troyke 2002 Lion Ed Raska 2001 Lion MaryEllen Cooley 2000 Lion LeeAnn Schau 1999 Lion Roy Engstrom 1998 Lions Tom Schiferl 1997 Lion George Endean 1996 Lion Bob Beer 1995 Lion Tom Mack 1994 Lion Norm Weatherton 1993 Lion Jim Jensen