YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Join SBJ for a celebration recognizing those companies and individuals making a strong impact on the local economy.
Nominate for 2024 now! Nomination deadline is May 1, 2024.
Event Date: July 25, 2024
Location: Oasis Convention Center
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Purchase Tickets: Tickets are not yet available for this event.
2023 Lifetime Achievement in Business Honoree:
Roy Blunt
Former U.S. Senator
2023 Economic Impact Awards Honorees:
Community Involvement Champion: Janet Dankert; president/CEO, Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Business Advocate of the Year: Springnet, a division of City Utilities of Springfield
Charitable Nonprofit of the Year: Care to Learn
Philanthropic Business of the year: Kum & Go LC
Economic impact honors are announced in five categories based on years in business. 2023 finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
Each nominee is put through an independent judging process. The top three finalists are profiled in the special publication in July, with the winner in each category announced at the annual banquet. The culmination of the evening is the announcement of the annual Lifetime Achievement in Business honoree, also selected by the outside judging panel.
If you have questions about this event, please contact Amy Egger: aegger@sbj.net or call 417-831-3238.
Click here to view past honorees.
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