Awards & Recognitions

Recognition’s

• 1 of 7 remaining Egyptian Theatres in the United States.
• The only Egyptian Theatre east of the Rocky Mountains.
• 1 of 2 remaining Egyptian Theatres with original star lights.
• Listed in Top 10 Most Haunted Theatres in Illinois.
• One of the top 20 largest historic theatres in Illinois (by seats).
• 1978 – Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
• June 1988 – Box Office magazine features the Egyptian Theatre.
• September 1991 – American Movie Classics magazine features the Egyptian Theatre.
• July 13, 1999 – The League of Historic American Theatres annual conference tours the Egyptian Theatre.
• 2009 – Recognized by the Illinois legislature in celebration of the 80th anniversary.
• 2013 – Featured in the book “Le Louxor Palais Du Cinema” published for the re-opening of the Egyptian themed theatre in Paris, France.
• December 10, 2014 – City of DeKalb declared “Egyptian Theatre Day” in celebration of 85th anniversary.
• November 12, 2019 – State of Illinois House of Representatives 101st General Assembly approves House Resolution No. 596 offered by Representative Jeff Keicher recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Egyptian Theatre.
• December 10, 2019 – City of DeKalb declares “Egyptian Theatre Day” in celebration of 90th anniversary.

Awards

2020 – Awarded the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
(highest level available)

2020 – Finalist DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year

2019 – Awarded the GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency

2018 – Named a Top 20 Illinois Architectural Treasure

2018 – Awarded the GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency

2017 – Finalist DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year

2011 – Nominee DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

2008 – Awarded 1 of 150 Great Places in Illinois by the American Institute of Architects