2026 SBA Awards Nominees

Laura Osborn • 19 January 2026

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Congratulations to Our 2026 SBA Awards Nominees!

Big applause for our 2026 Community Awards nominees!  👏
You’ve been recognized for showing up, giving back, and making our town better—one act at a time.

Your impact matters. Your community sees you. And we can’t wait to celebrate you. 💛


🏆 Business of the Year

Ace Hardware
Harvest Chiropractic & Wellness
Leading Edge Lawn & Landscape
Leaf + Petal
Liebentritt Family Dentistry
ReMain
Robin’s Nest
Satin Hanger
Soaring Wings
Veseli

🌟 New Business of the Year

The Everyday Crew (formerly Everyday Elegance)
Golden Rose Homestead
ReMain
Veseli
Weasel’s Kettle Corn

🕰 Heritage Award

Harvest Chiropractic & Wellness
Liebentritt Family Dentistry
ReMain
Springfield Soda Fountain
Summit Health Physical Therapy

🏬 Brick & Mortar Award

Ace Hardware
Springfield Soda Fountain
Liebentritt Family Dentistry
ReMain
Veseli
Woodland Animal Hospital

❤️ Springfield Spirit Award

Ace Hardware
Andie Ledenbach
Gina Salberg
Hunter Hand
Jordan Daum
Kyle Fisher
Laura Osborn
Luke Rosser
ReMain
Robin Nielsen

👥 Citizen(s) of the Year

Andie Ledenbach
Dave & Jane Jensen
Jordan Daum
Jimmy Baughman
John Sprouse
Julie Fjell
Kathleen Gottsch
Laura Osborn
Michael & Beth Carlson
Nichole Baugh
Ron “Boo” Smith
Shannon Sands
Springfield Pines Social Committee

🌱 Junior Citizen of the Year

Maren & Marlee Ferguson
Cam Ryba
Hudson Schuster
Will Osborn

🍎 Educator of the Year

Amy Thayer
Cole Wills
Jordan Daum
Laura Corbett
Laura Krallman
Mel Kreger
Vanessa Bellairs
Steve Lundeen
Teresa Starks
Tren Svendsen

🤝 Customer Service of the Year

Ace Hardware
Heidi Warner (Ace Hardware)
Barb Henninger (City Hall)
ReMain
Robin Nielsen (Robin’s Nest)
Soaring Wings
Springfield Memorial Library
Dan Williams (Wild Willy’s)
Harvest Chiropractic & Wellness
Summit Health Physical Therapy
Ali Roenfeldt (The Everyday Crew – formerly Everyday Elegance)

🏛 Club/Organization of the Year

IMPACT Youth
InspireHER – Springfield
First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church Pantry
Springfield American Legion Post 143
Springfield Memorial Library
Springfield Youth Athletic Association (SYAA)


Learn More About The Award Categories


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