Great Blue Benefit
Join us for the 2025 Great Blue Benefit!
Enjoy the lakefront, live music, cocktails, and a scrumptious buffet while mingling with others who share a passion for clean water. Proceeds support our work to ensure the Great Lakes are clean, safe, and accessible for all generations.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Columbia Yacht Club
111 N DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
Interested in being a sponsor for this event? Please see our sponsor benefits here and contact Genevieve Fletcher at gfletcher@greatlakes.org or 312-445-9736.
MEET OUR 2025 WAVEMAKER HONOREES
The Alliance for the Great Lakes is proud to announce our 2025 Wavemaker Honorees—leaders whose passion and commitment are shaping a stronger future for our Great Lakes. We’ll celebrate their incredible contributions at this year’s Great Blue Benefit on June 12, 2025, in Chicago.
Read More about Wavemaker Honorees here.
Alliance for the Great Lakes Ambassador, Tech Professional, and Coastal Cleanup Champion
Trailblazer in Environmental Policy and Great Lakes Stewardship
Director, Junction Coalition and Grassroots Water Advocate
Legacy Leader, Gala Architect, and Lifelong Lake Michigan Steward
We look forward to your presence at this year’s Great Blue Benefit as we strive to make an even greater impact together.
Proceeds from the Great Blue Benefit support the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ work to ensure the Great Lakes are clean, safe, and accessible for all generations.