Congratulations to Our Chamber Director, Tamara Coleman!

We are bursting with pride to announce that our Executive Director, Tamara Coleman, has been honored with the Municipal Communicator of the Year Award from MessageSpring, recognizing her outstanding work in her OTHER role as Digital Content Manager for the City of Park Hills. This recognition underscores the passion, creativity, and dedication she pours into her work every single day.
From day one, Tammi has been a force for connection. Bringing clarity, warmth, and vision to our Chamber, our community, and beyond. Whether she’s crafting compelling messaging, coordinating public outreach, or building bridges with partners and stakeholders, Tammi tackles it all with grace, professionalism, and heart. This award is a reflection not only of her talent, but of her integrity, her commitment to excellence, and her belief that good communication builds stronger communities.
The award, presented at last night’s Park Hills City Council meeting, reads as follows:
“MessageSpring proudly recognizes Tamara Coleman and the City of Park Hills for their outstanding excellence in communication, fostering trust, and inspiring unity across the community.”
The award was signed and issued by Kevin Bloom, Founder & CEO of MessageSpring.
Through Tammi's work as Digital Content Manager, the City’s MessageSpring subscriber base has grown to more than 2,200 residents, ensuring timely and vital updates reach the community, from street closures and emergency alerts to community events and public notices. Residents who haven’t yet subscribed can do so at parkhillsmo.net by clicking the “Subscribe” button at the top of the page and selecting their preferred notification method (text, email, or push notification).
MessageSpring’s Municipal Communicator of the Year honor is awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, creativity, and results in municipal communications, and Tammi more than fits the bill! The prestige of this recognition lies in celebrating communicators who elevate public discourse, inform with impact, and foster connections between municipal organizations and the citizens they serve.
We at the Chamber feel so fortunate to count Tammi among our ranks, not only as our director but also as a friend, mentor, and inspiration. Her impact shows not only in polished newsletters or social media posts but also in the relationships she nurtures, the trust she builds, and the community she helps us all to strengthen.
Tammi, thank you for all you do. We celebrate you today, we cheer for you always, and we look forward to seeing all the great things yet to come.
Please join us in congratulating Tammi Coleman on this amazing accomplishment!