SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Every year the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce honors a Citizen of the Year and an Organization of the Year for their outstanding leadership, civic pride, and commitment to the betterment of Springfield and the surrounding area.
We invite you to join us in recognizing those who are fostering growth and prosperity in our region. Do you know a person who has been making a difference in the neighborhood? Maybe someone who is always immersed in important community activities, or someone who has been devotedly involved with our local government?
Are you thinking of a business or organization that always goes above and beyond? A company that supports worthwhile causes and is committed to giving back to the community? Show appreciation by nominating them.
Deadline for submissions is Saturday, Dec. 31. Winners of the 2022 Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year awards will be announced at the chamber’s annual meeting in 2023. Help us give thanks to folks who matter.
Contact Taylor at the Chamber for more information at 802-885-2779
Or email taylor@springfieldvt.com, or visit our website for the official nomination forms, www.springfieldvt.com
Congratulations again, to our past winners:
Citizens of the Year
Donald I. Gurney – 1989
Leland Lawrence – 1990
Lewis W. Baldvins – 1991
E.Sherburne “Sherb” Lovell – 1992
Robert S. Jones – 1993
Mary Perry – 1994
Douglas Richards – 1995
Eugene Guy – 1996
Lawrence Keefe – 1997
Barbara Sanderson – 1998
Douglas Priestley – 1999
Paul Kendall – 2000
Willard “Bud” Watson, Jr. – 2001
Alan Woodbury – 2002
Edgar May – 2003
Rick Bibens II – 2004
Ernest “Puggy” Lamphere – 2005
Marie Gelineau – 2006
Nora Swierczvnski – 2007
Peter Andrews – 2008
Alan Pinders – 2009
The Springfield Garden Club – 2010
Marita Johnson – 2011
Sandra MacGillivray – 2012
Sue Dana – 2013
Rosanne “Bunni” Putnam – 2014
Richard “Buddy” Dexter – 2015
Christian Craig – 2016
Donald S. Whitney – 2017
Rachel Hunter – 2018
Hugh S. Putnam – 2019
Citizens of Springfield – 2020
Jean Patoine – 2021
Organizations of the Year
Boccaccio’s – 2014
HB Energy Solutions – 2015
Hartness House Inn – 2016
Springfield Food Co-op – 2017
Kelley Sales & Service – 2018
Springfield Reporter – 2019
Springfield Housing Authority – 2020
Springfield Community Players – 2021