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)
