The Chamber of Commerce has recognized Louis Griesemer with an award for community service and excellence within his field.
Griesemer received the 2020 Springfieldian Award on Friday in front of a crowd of some 1000 people in the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. The award is the highest honor the Chamber of Commerce can give.
He is a longtime resident of the city and known for his time as president of the Springfield Underground from 1994-2017. He has also been a strong supporter of the local Catholic Church and Catholic Schools, as well as a longtime supporter of Boy Scouts for America.
