Editor's Note: 2023 Men of the Year

Christine Temple

Congratulations to this year’s Men of the Year! The honorees represent an array of industries, from architecture and law to city government and health care nonprofits. To date, just 260 men in the area can claim the title, as Springfield Business Journal started these awards in 2011.

To be selected to the Men of the Year class, nominees must share stories about their impact both at work and in the community. On the pages that follow, you’ll read about their leadership philosophies, impressive work histories and the causes they’re passionate about.

These 20 rose to the top and were selected for inclusion in the class by an independent panel of judges. I’m proud that our awards are selected by community members, each bringing their own perspectives to highlight deserving honorees.

In the pages of SBJ and I’m sure in your offices these days, there’s a lot said about artificial intelligence. While it can be a great tool, people are the real muscle and brains behind our companies and our community. They also bring the heart.

A special thanks to this year’s judges for giving their time in selecting this year’s class. And a round of applause to the 2023 Men of the Year!