The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 24, at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.
The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories:
Not-For-Profit – Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization’s results to the community.
The 2025 recipient is Michael Phelon of The Outlet Mentoring Program. New & Emerging
– Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community and has been established for more than one and less than four years.
The 2025 recipient is Brittney Robinson, Caitlin Becker, Hannah Goss of Bloom Wine Bar & Florals. Small Business
– Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community and has been established for four or more years with less than 100 employees.
The 2025 recipient is Kirk Kellus & Jon Roe of Clean Impact LLC.
Lifetime Award – Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon Country for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.
The 2025 recipient is Jennifer Wagner of Maintenance Supply Corp.
