Special thanks to our partner for 33 years,

Illinois American Water

2026 Sponsors

The Clean Water Celebration is presented by the Sun Foundation and co-sponsored by Illinois American Water.

Thanks to our long-time partner Illinois American Water and all of our sponsors for helping to make our virtual environmental space a reality.

We are supported by donations, awarded grants and in kind contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations, organizations, foundations, the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the Clean Water Navigating Committee. 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors:

2026: Illinois American Water

Peoria Civic Center I Sun Foundation

Thank you to our 2026 program sponsors:

  • Joan Ericksen (In memoriam of Robert C. Ericksen)

  • Karen & Richard Zuckerman

  • Mary Ball (In memoriam: Dr. Robert Williams)

  • Randy and Nancy Root

Thank you to our 2026 in kind contributors:

Thank you to our 2026 transportation support sponsors:

  • Central Region Groundwater Committee

  • Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy District

  • Marshall Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District

  • Peoria County Sustainability & Resource Conservation

  • Tazewell County Health Department

2026 Navigating Committee

 

  • Brett Ericksen, Sun Foundation, advisory

  • Brian Fox Ellis, Fox Tales International

  • Dean Campbell, Bradley University

  • Doug & Eileen Leunig, Purpose Driven Art, Big Picture Peoria

  • Henry Munatsi, Caterpillar, Inc.

  • Jannell Justice, Rhythm Productions Live

  • Jen Jost, Bradley University

  • Joan Root Ericksen, director, Sun Foundation

  • John Marino, Bradley University

  • John Wosik, Heart of Illinois Sierra CLub

  • Katie Buckley, Illinois State Water Survey