2023 Bloomfield Chamber Banquet

The Teacher of the Year Award was presented to Sonja Hobbs. Hobbs has taught at Bloomfield for 23 years and a member of the staff for 25 years. Pictured is Bloomfield Chamber Board member Zach Pounds, Hobbs and Chamber president Amy Haas.

The Farm Family of the Year was presented to Aslin Farms. Aslin Farms was started in 1919 and was recognized as a Century Farm in 2019 by the Farm Bureau of Missouri. Pictured is the Aslin Family with Chamber Vice President Janis Traughber (second from right) and Chamber President Amy Haas.

The Bloomfield City Personnel of the Year is John Bruce. Bruce has worked for the City of Bloomfield since 1983. Pictured from left is Brice, Chamber Secretary/Treasurer Kren Griffin and Chamber president Amy Haas. (Photo Courtesy of Dee Lofin)

the Woman of the Year is Tammy Fowler. Fowler moved to Missouri with husband Ken in 1980. She became a nurse in 1980 and a nurse practitioner in 1997.Pictured is Fowler (left) with Chamber President Amy Haas.

The Man of the Year is Peter Coutavas. Coutavas is working with the Chamber to bring new businesses to Bloomfield through his position as Stoddard County IDA Director. he also has extended his efforts to assist all communities is Stoddard County. Pictured is Chamber Board Member Dee Loflin, Coutavas and Chamber president Amy Haas.

The Business of the Year is Las Brisas. Las Brisas has been in Bloomfield since 2018 and the company's 10th restaurant. they have given back to the community by doing such things as supplying all Bloomfield School teachers with gift cards. Pictured is Chamber Board member Dee Loflin, Gustavo Marquez, Cesar Marquez and Chamber President Amy Haas.

The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Board is from left Vice president Janis Traughber, member Dee Loflin, Member Zach Pounds, Secretary/Treasurer Karen Griffin and President Amy Haas.  (Photo Courtesy of Dee Lofin)