Any member of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce may submit an award nomination. Nominees must be members of the Springfield Chamber, with the exception of the Distinguished Citizen award. A business or individual cannot be nominated for an award they have received within the past 15 years. The Awards Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on qualifying information pertaining to the award criteria.

Award recipients will be announced at the Inspire Excellence Annual Awards Event in February 2024.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: December 1, 2023

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* Pillar of the Community Award Criteria
A deserving recipient of the Pillar of the Community Award is an organization that has made a long-standing impact on the community. It is a company that has had significant impacts on employment, innovation, stability and contributes to the community beyond their core business.

Previous Pillar of the Community Award Recipients
2022 Lithia Toyota of Springfield
2021 Dari Mart
2020 Lane Transit District
2019 Seneca
2018 Chambers Construction
2017 NextStep Recycling
2016 Century Lighting
2015 Guaranty Chevrolet
2014 PacificSource Health Plans
2013 Jerry's Home Improvement Centers
2012 Curtis Restaurant Equipment
2011 Willamalane Park & Recreation District
2010 McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
2009 Hamilton Construction/Leahy, VanVactor, Cox and Melendy
2008 Springfield Utility Board




Write in your nomination for Pillar of the Community below.

Reason for Nomination
*The Awards Selection Committee will determine award finalists and select recipients based on qualifying information pertaining to the award criteria.
Describe why the business you have nominated fits the criteria for the 2023 Pillar of the Community Award below.

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* Please expand on the nominee's "community wide impact".

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* Please add any additional information regarding your reason for nomination here.

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