The annual “Spirit of Springfield Award” was presented during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting recently. Ken Koll is the recipient of the honor this year. The 65-year-old served on the St. John Lutheran Home board of directors for 20 years, established the Springfield Jaycees “Operation Christmas Joy” program in 1973, has been a member of the Springfield American Legion post for 41 years, was a founding member of the Springfield Area Foundation, has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 44 years, served as an emergency medical technician in Springfield for 21 years, is a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and much more. Koll retired from his career with F&M insurance Agency last year.