FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cody Moake Honored with 2024 Marion Chamber of Commerce's
Young Professional Leadership Award
Marion, IL – January 22, 2025 –
Cody Moake has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Marion Chamber of Commerce's
Young Professional Leadership Award at the 104th Annual Banquet and Award
Ceremony held on Friday, January 17th, 2025. This accolade recognizes his
outstanding contributions to the community and his commitment to excellence in
service.
Early in November, Cody Moake shared these words on his
LinkedIn page: “The best towns are the ones that figure out how to strike a
balance—honoring tradition while making space for the next chapter. It’s not
about wiping the slate clean. It’s about having the courage to ask, ‘What if we
could do better?’ and then actually listening to the people with the answers.
That’s how you build a place where people want to stay.” This philosophy
reflects Cody’s daily role as the City Manager of Marion, Illinois, where he
guides and supports city leadership, administrators, staff, and citizens in
striking that balance.
Cody has served as the City Manager since 2019, following
roles in the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office and Williamson County State’s
Attorney’s Office. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois
University Carbondale and a Masters in Public Administration from the
University of Illinois-Springfield. A lifelong Marion resident, Cody lives with
his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters.
Rachel Moake highlights Cody’s dedication to his family and
community: “Cody is passionate about his family and loves being a ‘Girl’ Dad.
He works hard to provide the best life for us, always making time to play with
our daughters and help those in need. His love and dedication are evident in
everything he does.”
The 104th Annual Banquet and Award Ceremony, hosted by the
Marion Chamber of Commerce, is a significant event that celebrates the
achievements of local businesses and individuals. The evening includes a social
hour, dinner, and an awards ceremony where various honors are presented,
including the Citizen of the Year, Distinguished Member, Distinguished
Business, Young Professional Leadership, Lifetime Achievement, and Awards of
Excellence
Past Winners of the Young Professional Leadership Award: