Nominations sought for Springfield citizen and organization of the year

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.

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Nominations sought for Springfield citizen and organization of the year | December 15, 2017

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 the region. Winners of the 2017 Citizen of the Year and 2017 Organization of the Year will be announced at the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and 100th Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27. Nomination forms are available at: www.springfieldvt.com. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 5. For more information, call the chamber at (802) 885-2779 or send an email to springfieldrcoc@vermontel.net. Citizens of the Year Donald I. Gurney, 1989; Leland Lawrence, 1990; Lew Baldvins, 1991; Dr. E.S. “Sherb” Lovell, 1992; Robert Jones, 1993; Mary Perry, 1994; Douglas Richards, 1995; Gene Guy, 1996; Larry Keefe, 1997; Barbara Sanderson, 1998; Douglas Priestley, 1999; Paul Kendall, 2000; Willard H. “Bud” Watson Jr., 2001; Alan Woodbury, 2002; Edgar May, 2003; Eric R. “Rick” Bibens II, 2004; Earnest “Puggy” Lamphere, 2005; Marie Gelineau, 2006; Nora Swierczvnski, 2007; Peter Andrews, 2008; Alan Pinders, 2009; Springfield Garden Club, 2010; Marita Johnson, 2011; Sandra MacGillivray, 2012; Susan Dana, 2013; Rosanne “Bunni” Putnam, 2014; Richard “Buddy” Dexter, 2015; Christian Craig, 2016 Organizations of the Year Boccaccio’s, 2014; HB Energy Solutions, 2015; Hartness House Inn, 2016.