(From Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce)The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 106th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 27 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, SPONSORED BY FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM
75 Years of Membership
37th Annual GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS, SPONSORED BY LIBERTY and Missouri Southern State Univeristy Teach Education Department
The Golden Apple Awards program is designed to recognize excellence and passion in the teaching profession. This year, 65 educators from Joplin’s public and private schools were nominated by their students, by parents, and by their coworkers.
K – 2nd Grade Nicole Thorn, Jefferson Elementary School
3rd – 5th Grade Tracy Horton, Soaring Heights Elementary School
6th – 8th Grade Laurel Cook, South Middle School
9th – 12th Grade Ashley Trotnic, Joplin High School
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY FORVIS
The Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the importance of small businesses and not-for-profit organizations and the impact they have on our local economy, job growth, and the creation of new products and services.
1 – 50 Employee(s) Category PowerShades
51+ Employees Category SNC Squared Technology, A Network Doctor Company
Nonprofit Category Joplin Sports Authority
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BANK
Each year, one outstanding citizen is selected by the past three award winners and three previous JACC Chairs of the Board based on their commitment to the community. Joplin Police Chief Sloan Rowland
The 106th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – Freeman Health System
Gold Sponsor – Downstream Casino Resort
Silver Sponsor and Centerpiece Sponsor – SNC Squared, A Network Doctor Company
Venue Sponsor – Missouri Southern State University
Entertainment – Dr. G and The Tall Man
Master of Ceremonies – Dustin Storm
Additional thanks to: Fresh Ideas at Missouri Southern State University
KGCS-TV students and staff from Missouri Southern State University
Towner Studios
Curtis Almeter
ABC of Joplin, Inc.
Bill’s Electric, Inc.
Central Christian Center
College Heights Christian School
Food 4 Less
Sign Designs
Waterjet Systems International, Inc.
Yorktown Properties
20 Years of Membership
Bill’s Electric, Inc.
Central Christian Center
College Heights Christian School
Food 4 Less
Sign Designs
Waterjet Systems International, Inc.
Yorktown Properties
20 Years of Membership
Brunner Industries
CMC Recycling
The Fireplace Shop
First Home Mortgage Company
Layne Electric Company, Inc.
MAPP Technologies, LLC.
Nutrien
Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin
Panera Bread
Ramsey MediaWorks, L.L.C.
State Farm Insurance – Kyle Hickam Agency
Total Electronics Contracting
10 Years of Membership
CMC Recycling
The Fireplace Shop
First Home Mortgage Company
Layne Electric Company, Inc.
MAPP Technologies, LLC.
Nutrien
Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin
Panera Bread
Ramsey MediaWorks, L.L.C.
State Farm Insurance – Kyle Hickam Agency
Total Electronics Contracting
10 Years of Membership
ABE Painting
Active Lifestyle Events, Inc.
Adviant, Inc.
Amcor Flexibles North America – Joplin
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Arvada Technologies, Inc.
Atlas Safe Rooms
Bank of Little Rock Mortgage
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
Farmers Insurance – Andy Queen Agency
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Joplin
Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri
Realty Executives Tri-States
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Michael Sanders, Freeman Health System
Active Lifestyle Events, Inc.
Adviant, Inc.
Amcor Flexibles North America – Joplin
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Arvada Technologies, Inc.
Atlas Safe Rooms
Bank of Little Rock Mortgage
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
Farmers Insurance – Andy Queen Agency
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Joplin
Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri
Realty Executives Tri-States
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Michael Sanders, Freeman Health System
37th Annual GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS, SPONSORED BY LIBERTY and Missouri Southern State Univeristy Teach Education Department
The Golden Apple Awards program is designed to recognize excellence and passion in the teaching profession. This year, 65 educators from Joplin’s public and private schools were nominated by their students, by parents, and by their coworkers.
K – 2nd Grade Nicole Thorn, Jefferson Elementary School
3rd – 5th Grade Tracy Horton, Soaring Heights Elementary School
6th – 8th Grade Laurel Cook, South Middle School
9th – 12th Grade Ashley Trotnic, Joplin High School
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY FORVIS
The Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the importance of small businesses and not-for-profit organizations and the impact they have on our local economy, job growth, and the creation of new products and services.
1 – 50 Employee(s) Category PowerShades
51+ Employees Category SNC Squared Technology, A Network Doctor Company
Nonprofit Category Joplin Sports Authority
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, SPONSORED BY SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BANK
Each year, one outstanding citizen is selected by the past three award winners and three previous JACC Chairs of the Board based on their commitment to the community. Joplin Police Chief Sloan Rowland
The 106th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – Freeman Health System
Gold Sponsor – Downstream Casino Resort
Silver Sponsor and Centerpiece Sponsor – SNC Squared, A Network Doctor Company
Venue Sponsor – Missouri Southern State University
Entertainment – Dr. G and The Tall Man
Master of Ceremonies – Dustin Storm
Additional thanks to: Fresh Ideas at Missouri Southern State University
KGCS-TV students and staff from Missouri Southern State University
Towner Studios
Curtis Almeter
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