Thursday, May 04, 2023

Complete list of award recipients at annual Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet


(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
Liberty

30 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

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