"Personally I feel I have benefited in many ways. The relationships I have built are more than just business relationships they are personal friendships. I feel privileged to be part of such a dynamic group of present and future leaders of Springfield. You look around the media and you see members of our class communicating vital information to the citizens of Springfield. These people are already trusted community leaders as well as experts in their own fields. I feel more strongly committed to improving the quality of life we have in Springfield than I ever have. I also feel more encouraged and assured that we live in one of the best places in the entire country."
-Jeff Chronister, account executive, Ollis & Company, Class XVIII
Kenworthy award
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The O. Franklin Kenworthy Award for Outstanding Leadership is established in memory of Franklin Kenworthy, a member of Leadership Springfield Class III and a posthumous graduate of Class III.
Each year commencing in 1989, at the Annual Meeting of Leadership Springfield, Inc., the Franklin Kenworthy Award for Outstanding Leadership will be presented to a Leadership Springfield Alumni.
The recipient of this award will be selected based on the following criteria:
Commitment to Leadership Springfield
Involvement in Community Service Activities
Good Citizenship
All current Leadership Springfield Members
Outstanding Leadership Qualities
High Moral and Ethical Standards
The recipient of the Kenworthy Leadership Award will be selected by a committee. The President will appoint the chair and the members of this committee in accordance with the policies and procedures approved by the Board for selecting a recipient. Said committee shall be comprised of a chairman and 3 additional committee members.
The award will consist of a plaque to be given to the individual recipient and a plaque to be displayed in the Chamber of Commerce offices listing all the Franklin Kenworthy Award for Outstanding Leadership winners.
Past Kenworthy Leadership Award recipients:
2009-Jodie Adams, Class XIX
2008-Greg Burris, Class XVI
2007-Ann Marie Baker, Class XII
2006-Morey Mechlin, Class IX
2005-Brent Dunn, Class XII
2004-Mary Kay Ross, Class X
2003-James Lewis, Class VIII
2002-Mark Powell, Class VI
2001-Doug Jackson, Class IV
2000-O. Keran Lemons, Class VII
1999-Robert Helm, Class III
1998-Tim Rosenbury, Class III
1997-Jerry Harmison, Jr., Class V
1996-Andy Montebello, "Honorary Graduate"
1995-Jami Peebles, Class V
1994-Sally Hargis, Class I
1993-Bob Barefield, "Honorary Graduate"
1992-Patti Stoner, Class V
1991-Bob Menard, Class II
1991-Louis Griesemer, Class I
1990-Brian Fogle, Class III
1989-Gerry Lee, Class II