Any member of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce may submit an award nomination. Nominees must be members of the Springfield Chamber, with the exception of the Distinguished Citizen award. A business or individual cannot be nominated for an award they have received within the past 15 years. The Awards Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on qualifying information pertaining to the award criteria.

Award recipients will be announced at the Inspire Excellence Annual Awards Event in February, 2024.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: December 1, 2023

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* Please provide your contact information below, should we need to contact you regarding your nominee(s).

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* Emerging Leader Award Criteria
This award recognizes an individual in our community who exhibits exemplary leadership in regards to volunteer work, civic engagement, and demonstrates a marked commitment to their professional and leadership development. They have risen to prominence through their community engagement, and demonstrate great potential to positively impact our community in the years to come.

Previous Emerging Leader Award Recipients
2022 Kenny Weigandt
2021 Todd Mann
2020 Mark Molina
2019 Jenna Fribley
2018 Callie Barry Elliott

Write in your nomination for Emerging Leader below.

Reason for Nomination
*The Awards Selection Committee will determine award finalists and select recipients based on qualifying information pertaining to the award criteria.
Describe why the individual you have nominated fits the criteria for the 2023 Emerging Leader Award below.

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* Please expand on the nominee's "leadership in regards to volunteer work and civic engagement, and their potential to positively impact our community in the years to come".

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* Please add any additional information regarding your reason for nomination here.

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