Willow Springs, MO. – The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce held their yearly awards banquet this past weekend, celebrating the efforts of those in and around the community of Willow Springs.
This year saw the addition of another award, the Community Betterment Award. The winners of each award are listed and pictured below.
Citizen of the Year – Jane Bailey, presented by John Bailey
Volunteer of the Year – Frank Vanhorn, presented by Dean Aye
Educator of the Year – Rhea Cook, presented by Marlenia Barker
Youth of the Year – Mary Spencer, presented by Megan Wilson
Emerging Business of the Year – Howell County News, Amanda & Ron Mendez, presented by Dr. Ann Hines
Small Business of the Year – Jason’s Mexican Restaurant, Jose Mendiola, presented by Amanda Mendez
Business of the Year – Comfort Inn, Patel family, presented by Mary Aye
Community Betterment Award – Pizza Americana, Andy & Lori Logan, presented by Kim
McCormick
A new position for the Chamber, “Chamber Ambassadors” were also announced and are pictured below. This includes Caleb Hines, Julie Olsen, Sidney Collins, and Michele Myers.
