The Chancellor's Academic Professional Excellence (CAPE) Award is designed to recognize the importance of contributions made by academic professionals. Academic professionals perform a wide range of critical functions for our university community and beyond. They advise, counsel and assist our students, faculty and staff. They provide critical administrative support, support our research laboratories and educational programs, and offer important outreach programs throughout the state. This award is intended to honor the special accomplishments of individuals in this employment category. For more information and to listen to the other award podcast's visit https://go.illinois.edu/CAPEaward.