Nominate a Springfield Hero Today | Springfield News

Nominate a local hero today—Springfield’s First Citizen Award is seeking your submission for its 64th year, honoring unsung volunteers who transform communities through selfless service. Deadline: October 1. Winner celebrated November 18. Past winners revived the award after decades with Copley newspapers; now the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, via New Community Improvement, Inc., ensures its legacy continues. Celebrate Dr. Diane Rutledge’s 50 years of impact or Harriet Knudson, the very first recipient in 1963. Submit nominations online—recognize those who make Springfield stronger, and inspire others to join them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f18ab56f5ea8fed