Awards, Achievements & Accreditations

Committed Community Involvement 


Working at the City of Springfield means being part of a team committed to working with the community. The people of our community are the only reason we are here. Therefore, we are committed to working with the community to provide ethical and responsible local government so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living and working in Springfield.

2022 State, Regional, National and International Recognitions

Public Works
Colten Harris
Young Engineer of the Year
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers

Planning & Development
Brendan Griesemer
Induction into the College of Fellows
American Institute of Certified Planners

Police Department
Clint Collier
Jason Trusler
Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
Sons of the American Revolution, Ozark Mountain Chapter

Kaylee Friend
Volunteer of the Year 
Special Olympics of Missouri Region 3

Environmental Services
Jim Burks
William D. Hatfield Award
Missouri Water Environment Association

Mike DeLong
Golden Manhole Award
Missouri Water Environment Association

Parks
Mallory Weber
Outstanding Junior Team Tennis Organizer
U.S. Tennis Association, Missouri District

Bob Belote
Hometown Hero Award
Government Employees Health Association Inc. 

Renee Evans
Support Staff Award
Missouri Parks and Recreation Association

Robert Bridges

  • Red, White and Blue Heart Award
    Gov. Mike Parson
  • Medal of Valor
    Park Law Enforcement Association

Fire Department
Olan Morelan
Fire Instructor of the Year
University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute

2022 Departmental Awards

Health Department
Excellence in Collaboration Award 
Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies

Finance Department
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Government Finance Officers Association 

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association 

Planning & Development
Outstanding Public Outreach for Forward SGF
American Planning Association, Missouri chapter

Public Works
Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement Project at Springfield Art Museum
2022 Project of the Year
American Public Works Association, Missouri Chapter

Missouri Qualifications Based Selection Award
American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri

Public Works and Public Information
SGF Yields Pedestrian Safety Program 
Show-Me Zero Southwest Regional Award
Missouri Department of Transportation

Exceptional Performance in Safety Award
American Public Works Association

Environmental Services
National Environment Achievement Award for participation in the Missouri COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Program
National Association of Clean Water Agencies

Southwest Treatment Plant

  • 2022 Burke Facility Safety Award
    Water Environment Federation
  • Treatment Plant Safety Award
    Missouri Water Environment Association
  • Platinum Peak Performance Award, 16 years

Northwest Treatment Plant

  • Platinum Peak Performance Award, 12 years

Parks

Cooper Tennis Complex
Facility of the Year
U.S. Tennis Association, Missouri District

Adaptive Tennis Program
Event of the Year
U.S. Tennis Association, Missouri District

Ranger Division
Platinum Excellence Award
Park Law Enforcement Association


Accreditations 

Springfield Art Museum
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums

Springfield-Greene County Health Department
Accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board

Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)

Dickerson Park Zoo
Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)

Springfield Police Department
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)

Springfield Fire Department
Accredited by Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)
Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 rating

Bomb Squad
Accredited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Public Works
Accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA)

Environmental Services
Accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA)

Springfield Greene-County Office of Emergency Management
Accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)