Now accepting nominations for Spirit of Springfield and Business of the Year 2025 - Springfield Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

We are currently accepting nominations for Spirit of Springfield and Business of the Year through Wednesday, February 12, 2025. See below for the nomination forms for 2025 (fillable PDF).

Spirit of Springfield Nomination Form

Business of the Year Nomination Form

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