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We honored Mark and Julie Staley with the William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership during a virtual ceremony on March 3. “Education is a cornerstone of our family charitable foundation and we are always committed to supporting those institutions in our area,” the couple said. “UIS is a vital part of the Springfield community and our surrounding area.”