(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 107th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 25 at Missouri Southern State University’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. JACC honored its members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community by recognizing the following organizations and individuals.
Milestone Members
100 Years of Membership
50 Years of Membership
Business of the Year, Sponsored by FORVIS
The Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the importance of small businesses and nonprofit organizations and the impact they have on our local economy, job growth, and the creation of new products and services.
One to 50 Employee(s) Category
51+ Employees Category
Nonprofit Category
Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Sponsored by Southwest Missouri Bank
Each year, one outstanding citizen is selected based on their commitment to the community.
- Audie Dennis, Boyd Metals of Joplin
Young Professional of the Year
The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes a Joplin Chamber member under 40 who displays a commitment to the Chamber’s YPN Program and who is a leader in their organization and the community.
- Jessica Carr, FORVIS
Joseph Newman Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is new this year. It is awarded to a young and growing small business that is less than three years old and is introducing a new product, service, or model of doing business to the marketplace and is well on their way to achieving success in their industry.
Consider It Done Award
New this year, the Consider It Done Award is given to an individual member who has demonstrated a consistent track record of supporting the Chamber by committing their time and resources to help fulfill the mission of the Chamber, its programs, and/or events throughout the last year.
- Rikki Smith, Freeman Health System
Spirit Award
Introduced this year, the Spirit Award recognizes a Chamber member who exemplifies selfless dedication and enduring support to the mission of the Chamber. Recipients of this award go out of their way to encourage and inspire their peers to follow their example and demonstrate a personal commitment to the success of Chamber programming.
- Shawn Patterson, Bug Zero Pest Services
The 107th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor – Liberty
- Gold Sponsor – Downstream Casino Resort
- Centerpiece Sponsor – SNC Squared, A Network Doctor Company
- Awards Sponsor – All Seasons Signs and Printing
- Venue Sponsor – Missouri Southern State University
- Entertainment – Crystal Hope
- Master of Ceremonies – Mike Olmstead
Additional thanks to:
- Fresh Ideas at Missouri Southern State University
- KGCS-TV students and staff from Missouri Southern State University
- 12Eighty-One Photography
- Curtis Almeter
Reference:
Erin Slifka, Director of Sales and Marketing
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
417.624.4150
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