Congratulations to our very own Trevor Nigus, for being recognized as one of this year's Early Career Achievement Award winners by the Illinois State University College of Business!
Trevor was recognized by ISU in part for his leadership & service to the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.
Trevor Nigus - International Business BS '20
Trevor is an operations leader and community builder. After graduating in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Trevor joined DHL Supply Chain, where he managed multilingual teams, successfully helped launch a 250,000-square-foot distribution center, and implemented training and quality controls. He later returned home to Chillicothe as Operations Manager for Novel Electronic Designs, Inc., a family-owned educational electronics manufacturer, where he has led change management and process
improvements to increase profitability amid supply chain challenges.
Trevor serves as the Board President of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC), promoting global education throughout Central Illinois. Through PAWAC, he remains connected with Illinois State University by inviting Redbirds to programs featuring experts from around the world. He also volunteers with the City of Chillicothe, where he helped launch the Nikolausmarkt holiday market in 2024.
Source: https://business.illinoisstate.edu/alumni/awards/ecaa2627/index.php#trevor
Trevor has served apart of the PAWAC Board of Directors since 2023. Trevor has been a vocal ambassador of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council in helping revitalize partnerships with civic organizations, higher education institutions, and local international business.
In addition to his Board leadership roles, Trevor has been a key member of many PAWAC global education initiatives including the International Scholastic Bowl, the Trivia Night & Fundraiser, and the upcoming Geography/History/Science Bee next Spring.
Thank you Trevor for all of your passion & dedication in helping bring the world to Central Illinois!
