Central Illinois Businesses and Causes Win Annual Illinois Local Awards 2024

AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center Illinois Local Business of the Year 2024

FOUR Central Illinois businesses received awards at the annual Illinois Local Conference.

Taryn Grant Springfield Youth Performance Illinois Local Community Hero 2024

The Illinois Local Ambassador of the Year award went to Kate Spencer Photography. Taylormade Landworks received the Illinois Local Best Use of Social Media award. Taryn Grant / Springfield Youth Performance Group was named Community Hero. AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center took the Illinois Local Business of the Year award.

Illinois Local Ambassador of the Year 2024 Kate Spencer Photography

Troxell Insurance has kindly supported the Illinois Local awards for four consecutive years. Chief Experience Officer Alysse Hewell said, “We are always proud to sponsor the Illinois Local awards. In a world where it is easy to avoid supporting local businesses, we love seeing our community join to recognize one another. All local businesses deserve to celebrate their success. By supporting and working together, we can continue to learn and grow from each other.”

Speakers included Gabby Swaine and Tori Morgan of Ohh So Social, Taryn Grant of Springfield Youth Performance Group, and Jamie Patarozzi of True Colors Floral. The panel included Mark Forinash of Café Moxo, Gabi Thompson of Bloom Hospitality & Catering, Cori Jahns of Rose Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic, and Staci Serena of AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic & Natural Health Center.

Illinois Local Best Use of Social Media award 2024 TaylorMade Landworks

The 2024 Illinois Local Conference & Awards was on Monday, September 9 at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance in Springfield. The awards were designed by Ceramics Made by Rosie. The event’s official photographer was GM Photography. Pastries were provided by Three Twigs & Co. and coffee was provided by Arrowroot Coffee.