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Award Nominations
Visit Springfield, Missouri, is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Toast to Tourism Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is Jan. 31, 2025. Nominations are invited across five categories and can be submitted via the online nomination form.
The Tracy Kimberlin Pinnacle Award
For individuals who have been active in the travel industry for many years and made substantial contributions to the betterment of the Springfield area’s travel industry.
The Diplomat Award
Presented to a government official, organization or employee who has provided significant support to the Springfield area travel industry.
The Ambassador Award
For individuals or organizations that generated significant economic impact for the area by working to encourage tourism or secure a major convention or event in Springfield.
The Spotlight Award
Presented to an individual, business or organization not usually considered part of the travel and tourism industry for noteworthy contributions in advancing travel and tourism in the Springfield area.
The Hospitality Award
Presented to an attraction, lodging facility or restaurant which demonstrates outstanding hospitality to the traveling public and exhibits a team spirit in promoting the growth of Springfield area travel and tourism.
Award Recipients
The Tracy Kimberlin Pinnacle Award
Mary Collette, Commercial Club President & Owner of Historic Firehouse No.2
The Diplomat Award
Cora Scott, Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, City of Springfield
The Ambassador Award
Karen Mason, Executive Director of MO ACTE
The Spotlight Award
Battlefield Mall
The Hospitality Award
Gillioz Theatre
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Lori Casey at lori@springfieldmo.org or 417-881-5300 ext. 112.
This event is brought to you by Visit Springfield, a destination marketing organization dedicated to driving the local economy through growth in travel and tourism.
