This is a great way to celebrate with your community!
Friday, July 31, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Evening of Excellence Reception
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Join us for our Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony & Dinner at Veridian Events, 309 South Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806, as we celebrate 20 years of impact—helping Missouri communities strengthen their historic downtowns, grow local economies, and create places where people want to live, work, and belong.
This fun evening will shine a spotlight on the people, projects, and initiatives that exemplify the remarkable accomplishments of local Main Street programs across the state. We will honor these achievements with our 20th Anniversary Legacy Awards, recognizing the dedication and vision that have shaped Missouri’s historic commercial districts.
Your reservation includes a wonderful four-course dinner with an exceptional awards ceremony that will provide inspiration and new ideas to take home with you.
Attire – Semi-formal.
Individual Ticket Pricing: Tickets available online for $95 per person until July 29th at 11:59 pm. Tickets are available onsite at the conference registration desk for $190 per person until July 30th at noon. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Must be pre-purchased. No tickets will be sold following the onsite deadline or at the event.
VIP Table Pricing: VIP tables are available online for 8 people at $1,000 until July 29th or until sold out, whichever comes first. VIP Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No VIP tables will be sold onsite. Must be pre-purchased.
Activities throughout the evening!
“Deal or No Deal” Style Activity
You won’t want to miss our “Deal or No Deal” style activity, where 12 lucky attendees will pick cases full of magnificent prizes that will enhance the success of their Main Street District. During the conference, you can purchase vouchers from MMSC staff and board members. Every voucher purchased will be one opportunity to win a game ticket at the Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony and Dinner.
Price: 1 Voucher for $10 or 6 Vouchers for $50
Voucher holders will participate in drawing game tickets during the Evening of Excellence Legacy Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Friday, July 31st. The 12 guests who open a game ticket will participate in this activity.
1920’s Dress Awards:
Embrace the 1920’s aesthetic with us and get ‘all dolled up.’ Fellas and Dolls will receive awards for their attire in the following categories:
- Best Overall Dressed, Best Headwear, Best Accessories, and Best Hair (Dolls only).
Reserve your VIP Table
To reserve your table, go to the “Register Now” tab on the menu to the left and fill out the registration form on that page selecting the table sponsor option under “Ticketed Events”.
Opportunities and Benefits Include:
• VIP Reserved Table & Seating for Maximum of Eight
• VIPs will enjoy a Customized Table
• Complimentary Bottles of Red & White Wine Served at each VIP Table
• Specialty Charcuterie board at each VIP Table
• Table Sponsor Recognition in Evening of Excellence Program
• Exclusive Table Favors and Additional Surprises
Total Cost $1,000
