2021 State, Regional, National and International Recognitions
9-1-1 Emergency Communications
Crissy Postlethwait, Telecommunicator
Telecommunicator of the Year
Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference
Heather Morrison, Training and Education Manager
George Major Trainer of the Year
Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference
Summer Onyeukwu, Lead Telecommunicator
Two Teammates in Action Awards
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Missouri Chapter
Summer Onyeukwu, Lead Telecommunicator
Emergency Medical Services Award
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Chris Sharp, Former Telecommunicator
Teammates in Action Award
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Missouri Chapter
Marleen Maupin, Telecommunicator
Teammates in Action Award
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Missouri Chapter
City Attorney
Mary Bozarth, Assistant City Attorney V
Women's Justice Award for Public Service
Missouri Bar Association
Public Works
Leree Reese, Professional Engineer
Transportation Professional of the Year
Institute of Transportation Engineers, Ozarks Section
Springfield Fire Department
Kris Wright, Administrative Assistant
Fire Safety Commendation
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Jodie Adams, Former Director
Barbara Williams Service Award
United States Tennis Association
Springfield Police Department
Heather Anderson, Sergeant
Medal of Valor
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Marcus Walker, Corporal
Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
2021 Departmental Awards
Springfield Police Department
Region 3 Agency of the Year
Special Olympics Missouri
Outstanding Selfless Service to the Community Award
Daughters of the American Revolution, Rachel Donelson Chapter
Finance Department
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association
Public Works and Public Information
Innovation Award for SGF Yields Pedestrian Safety Program
Missouri Municipal League
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)
