The Division of Professional Regulation’s licensing team, under Director Camile Lindsay, has garnered the prestigious Regulatory Excellence Group Award from the Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation. This accolade spotlights the team’s noteworthy progress in modernizing and enhancing professional licensure processes across Illinois. Their efforts have streamlined operations and raised standards for applicants and license holders statewide. The Council praised the licensing team’s dedication to innovation and commitment to public safety, noting that these advancements serve as a model for regulatory agencies nationwide. Director Lindsay expressed pride in her team’s achievements and their continued focus on efficient, service-oriented regulation.
“Receiving CLEAR’s Regulatory Excellence Award is a proud moment for the State of Illinois and a powerful recognition of the dedication, innovation, and vision of our Division of Professional Regulation,” said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. “This award reflects not just national recognition, but international acknowledgment that Illinois is leading the way in reimagining the role of regulation. While our work is far from over, by putting people at the center of licensure, we are building a more transparent, efficient, and trusted system.”
“Receiving the Regulatory Excellence Award is an affirmation of the transformative journey we’ve undertaken to improve customer service for the people of Illinois,” said Camile Lindsay, Director of the Division of Professional Regulation. “We did more than launch new technology: we reimagined the very role of regulation. By listening to stakeholders, modernizing processes, and reducing barriers, we built a model that empowers professionals to thrive while protecting the public with integrity and excellence.”
“IDFPR’s Division of Professional Regulation stood out because of its ability to pair bold vision with measurable impact,” said Staci Mason, President of CLEAR. “From efficiency gains to policy innovation and a steadfast commitment to customer service, the Illinois team has shown how regulators can lead with creativity while staying true to their core mission of public protection. With regulators from across the world as part of CLEAR’s network, it is especially significant to see Illinois recognized on this international stage.”
Photo Courtesy of The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
IDFPR Director of Professional Regulation Camile Lindsay (front row, far left) and the Division of Professional Regulation licensing team were recognized with the Regulatory Excellence Group Award from the Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation (CLEAR) on September 15, 2025, for their improvements and innovations to professional licensure in Illinois.
