This year’s banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Springfield Area Community Center. Advance tickets are $35.00 per person and can be purchased at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce CVB Office, Springfield Advance-Press, Farmers & Merchants Bank-Springfield and Morgan in Springfield and SouthPoint Financial Credit Union in Springfield thru Friday, April 5, 2024. No tickets will be sold at the door.
The Spirit of Springfield Award recognizes a person(s), who is a friend of Springfield by being a person(s) who gives assistance, patronizes Springfield and/or is a supporter of the Springfield Community.
Past Recipients:
- 2009 – Gaylan Stark
- 2010 – Doris Weber
- 2011 – Brian & Colleen O’Leary
- 2012 – Ken Koll
- 2013 – Mike & Jodi Pieschel
- 2014 – Dr. F.J. Boyle
- 2015 – Ben Luense
- 2016 – Sharon (Mrs. Ron) Sturm & in Memory of Edward J. Pautzke Jr.
- 2017 – Jeff Krueger
- 2018 – Cheryl Diede
- 2019 – Shari Koll
- 2020 – Dale Lindmeier
- 2021 – Paul & Sharon Pieschel
- 2022 – Neil & Cheryl Neidt
- 2023 – Dotty de Lambert
- 2024 – Floyd & Susan Rogotzke
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award recognizes a business that has shown profitability, growth, and sustainability along with a commitment to community service and is a strong supporter of the Springfield Community.
Past Recipients:
- 2017 – Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Springfield
- 2018 – Miesen’s Color Center
- 2019 – Springfield Advance Press
- 2020 – Deluxe Print Inc.
- 2021 – Springfield Golf Course
- 2022 – Tommy’s Central Street Steakhouse
- 2023 – NAPA Glen’s Auto Parts
- 2024 – St. John’s Circle of Care
Business of the Year – NAPA Glen’s Auto Parts
The Banquet will be set at a later date.
The Spirit of Springfield Award recognizes a person(s), who is a friend of Springfield by being a person(s) who gives assistance, patronizes Springfield and/or is a supporter of the Springfield Community.
Past Recipients:
- 2009 – Gaylan Stark
- 2010 – Doris Weber
- 2011 – Brian & Colleen O’Leary
- 2012 – Ken Koll
- 2013 – Mike & Jodi Pieschel
- 2014 – Dr. F.J. Boyle
- 2015 – Ben Luense
- 2016 – Sharon (Mrs. Ron) Sturm & in Memory of Edward J. Pautzke Jr.
- 2017 – Jeff Krueger
- 2018 – Cheryl Diede
- 2019 – Shari Koll
- 2020 – Dale Lindmeier
- 2021 – Paul & Sharon Pieschel
- 2022 – Neil & Cheryl Neidt
- 2023 – Dotty de Lambert
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award recognizes a business that has shown profitability, growth, and sustainability along with a commitment to community service and is a strong supporter of the Springfield Community.
Past Recipients:
- 2017 – Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Springfield
- 2018 – Miesen’s Color Center
- 2019 – Springfield Advance Press
- 2020 – Deluxe Print Inc.
- 2021 – Springfield Golf Course
- 2022 – Tommy’s Central Street Steakhouse
- 2023 – NAPA Glen’s Auto Parts