The Commander's Award is a $1500 college scholarship funded by the American Legion, Department of Illinois, in honor of its commander. The award winner is selected by a committee of Illinois Boys State Staff Counselors from among the following:
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- President of the Senate
- Speaker of the House of Representatives
- National Party State Chairman
- Federalist Party State Chairman
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Past Winners
| 2008 |
Steven Martin (Elgin) |
| 2007 |
Maurice Martin (Westchester) |
| 2006 |
Jonathon McDonnell (Lynn Center) |
| 2005 |
Randell Miller (Des Plaines) |
| 2004 |
Curtis Holtman (Peoria) |
| 2003 |
Jacob Val (Pontiac) |
| 2002 |
Adrian Baker (Danville) |
| 2001 |
Vasili Karas (Dundee) |
| 2000 |
Sean Purdy (Mattoon) |
| 1999 |
William Heerman (Park Ridge) |
| 1998 |
Brian Shippert (Dixon) |
| 1997 |
Ankit Mahadevia (Naperville) |
| 1996 |
David Schild (Naperville) |
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