Biz 417 July/August 2026

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Awards
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2026 Class of 10 for the Next 10

These 10 change-makers are getting the job done today, while looking ahead and discovering new ways to influence the future of our communities.
2017
2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt
Leadership

2017 Breakthrough Award: H. Wes Pratt

The first-ever Biz 417 Breakthrough Award recipient is H. Wes Pratt, the chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at Missouri...

jan 2017 | Features, People
2016
Biz 100 2016
Biz 100

Biz 100 2016

Biz 100 is a celebration of the most influential business leaders in southwest Missouri. Their efforts earn them individual success and...

nov 2016 | Companies, Features, People, Women in Business
2016
20 Under 30 Class of 2016
Leadership

20 Under 30 Class of 2016

Meet 417-land’s brightest up-and-comers in 2016.

sep 2016 | Features, People, Women in Business
2016
2016 Commercial Design Awards
Commercial Design Awards

2016 Commercial Design Awards

Winning commercial spaces that inspire as much as they delight.

jul 2016 | Decor, Design, Design Awards, Features
2016
Women Who Mean Business
Women Who Mean Business

Women Who Mean Business

Out of almost 70 nominations, these five trailblazers stood out from the pack as leaders in their fields.

mar 2016 | Features, Women in Business

About our Awards

Biz 417 has five annual awards that recognize the hard work of professionals and businesses in 417-land.

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Biz 100 Profiles

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Biz 100

The 2025 Biz 100 List

This year’s list includes familiar names and new faces—and all of them are influencing southwest Missouri and the local business community.

sep 01 2025 | Biz 100
Johnny Morris with Top of the Rock team
Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2024: Johnny Morris

For some, the gap between brainstorming a great idea and bringing it to life can feel wide. For Johnny Morris, it’s just another day at the...

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People
2024
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Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2024 Biz 100

Meet the 2024 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People
Logan Aguirre
Biz 100

Tireless Pursuit

417 Magazine and Biz 417 Publisher Logan Aguirre talks about her tireless pursuit to make Johnny Morris the 2024 Person of the Year.

nov 2024 | Biz 100, People
Hal Donaldson
Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2023: Hal Donaldson

With a new world headquarters that opened in October, Convoy of Hope has had a big year. Founder Hal Donaldson has paved the way for its...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People
2023
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Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2023 Biz 100

Meet the 2023 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2023 | Biz 100, People
Dr. Hal Higdon
Biz 100

Biz 417 Person of the Year 2022: Dr. Hal Higdon

Now in his 17th year as Chancellor, Dr. Hal Higdon has built the future of Ozarks Technical Community College inch by inch

nov 2022 | Biz 100, People
2022
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Biz 100

Meet Biz 417's 2022 Biz 100

Meet the 2022 Biz 100. You already know these names. They’re the people shaping southwest Missouri’s future. This list gets to the heart of...

nov 2022 | Biz 100, People

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Biz People Pics

See photos from Biz 417's Think Summit
Biz People Pics

Biz 417's Think Summit, 2025

Think Summit presented by Biz 417 on April 11th, 2025 at Convoy of Hope Headquarters.
See photos from the LORE Launch, 2025
Biz People Pics

LORE Launch, 2025

The official launch of LORE presented by the LORE founders and board members. March 26, 2025 at the Lake Springfield Boathouse.
See photos from the Athena Awards, 2025
Biz People Pics

Athena Awards, 2025

Athena Awards presented by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, March 19th 2025 at the White River Conference Center.
See photos from the ULI Southwest Missouri 2025 Impact Awards
Biz People Pics

ULI Southwest Missouri Impact Awards, 2025

ULI Southwest Missouri 2025 Impact Awards presented by the Urban Land Institute on March 14th, 2025 at Wilson Logistics Arena.

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