2025 Inspire Excellence Annual Awards
Nominations Close Wednesday, December 10th
Nomination forms are open for our Inspire Excellence Annual Awards! Through December 10th, the Springfield Chamber invites members to submit nominations for businesses or individuals who have done exceptional work to contribute to Springfield’s successes in 2025.
The Inspire Excellence Annual Awards will take place on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield to honor those who have gone above and beyond this year in building community, fostering a prosperous economy, and providing exceptional leadership.
How to Nominate
Use the buttons below to submit your nomination for a business or individual to be considered for an award.
BUSINESS AWARDS
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Nomination details
- 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 (you will find lists of previous award recipients in each nomination form).
- The Awards Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on qualifying information pertaining to the award criteria.
Award Criteria
Every year, these awards are a reflection of the excellence, innovation, and dedication of local leaders and businesses who embody the values of the Chamber and enrich the community.
Click below to learn about the winners of the 2024 Inspire Excellence Annual Awards!
Questions about the 2025 Inspire Excellence Annual Awards nomination process? Reach out to Member Experience Coordinator, Bre Boersma - bre@springfield-chamber.org.
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Reach out to Manager of Programs & Events, Mary Ann Reilly - maryann@springfield-chamber.org to discuss how your business can support our event.