Lake Splash Community Awards
Guardian Award - will be presented to a first responder (law enforcement, firefighter, paramedic/EMT or 911 dispatcher) to recognize fearless and unselfish service in helping keep our community safe.
Trailblazer Award - will be presented to an individual in the Table Rock Lake area that has forged the path for others in our community. This individual has demonstrated invaluable leadership either in business or community development in the past (at least 10 years ago), and influenced the community in a positive manner.
Business of the Year - will be presented to a business in the Table Rock Lake area that has demonstrated outstanding customer service, a high-quality product or service, and a strong commitment to the community. Nominees must have been in business in the area for a minimum of one year.
Community Service Award - will be presented to an individual or an organization who, through unusual services and commitment, has improved one or more of the following characteristics of the community: quality of life, economy, educational opportunities, beauty, serenity and safety. Any person or organization is eligible to receive the award, except that award cannot be made to a member of the current Board of Directors, an employee of the chamber, or an elected or appointed local, state, or governmental official.
Make a Nomination
To make a nomination click the button link above to be directed to the category nomination form. Please complete entire form as incomplete submissions cannot be accepted. Voting will take place solely on the basis of this form. Note that you must be employed by a Chamber member to submit a nomination, and self-nominations will not be accepted from the business owner or staff. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m., August 23, 2024. Be sure to be specific on why you think your nominee is deserving. Please contact Ladona Weathers, lweathers@visittablerocklake.com, if you have questions.
Past Community Award Recipients
2023 Honorees
Community Service
2023 Tammy McLaughlin
2022 New Testament Christian Church
2021 Maureen Darby
2020 Pam Burnett
2019 Boy's & Girl's Club of the Ozarks, Reeds Spring Unit
2018 Terri Tucker-Wiest
2017 Dee & Rick Uebel
2016 David Casaletto
2015 Jim Holt
2014 Gopala Borchelt
2013 Jim Elder
2012 Max & Dee Comeaux
2011 Jack King
2010 Randy Swanson
2009 Dale and Ruth Ann Schavey
2008 Dorothy Greenwald
2007 Skaggs Community Health Center
2006 Layne Morrill
2005 Dr. Debra Williams
2004 Mike Collins
2003 Ozark Lake Country Senior Center
2002 Betty Davis
2001 Bob Simmons
2000 Doad & Marilyn Childs
1999 Ken Ortman
1998 Dr M. Graham Clark
1997 Ralph Swanson
1996 Senator Emery Melton
1995 Jim Stetson
1994 Peggy Emerson
1993 George McNichols
1992 Jerry Jenkins
1991 Larry Price
1990 Earl King
1989 Hamilton Bros Auction
1988 Christian Associates
1988 Table Rock Lake Rotary
1987 None
1986 Richard Meyerkord
1985 W.K. Lewis
1984 Pat Dial
1983 Ray Smith
1982 Ray Smigla
1981 Dr. Avery
1980 Ken Runge
Guardian
2023 Todd Lemoine
2022 Miranda Hammons
2021 Ryan Clement
2020 Brett Stump
2019 Terry Plumb
2018 Sgt. Shawn Fields
Trailblazer
2023 Bruce Herschend
2022 Lisa Rau
2021 Carrie Padilla
2020 Layne Morrill
2019 Ken Bowling
2018 Ralph Swanson
Business of the Year
2023 Ignite The Grills and More Store
2022 Oakley Auto World
2021 Branson Bank Lending Center
2020 Vino Cellars on the Lake
2019 Tanco II Lumber Company
2018 Pizza By The Chef