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Dr. Bob, Springfield, Missouri. Winner in Business: Robert Martin, known as Dr. Bob to his friends and patrons, is the owner of Nathan P. Murphy’s, a live music establishment in Springfield, MO that has a wonderful history of live music, including being a home to famous jazz, blues and rock musicians. Sadly, Nathan P. Murphy’s is going bankrupt, and the loss of this musical landmark will be a tragedy. Nathan P. Murphy’s and Dr. Bob are a true treasure to the rich culture of music in Springfield, as well as nationwide, supporting up and coming musicians and artists, as well as established performers, with his live music venue and radio program. By Tamara Repo

Justin Semahoro, St Louis Missouri. Winning Samaritan: Semahoro is the founder of Imuhira International, a non-profit based in St. Louis, MO that’s dedicated to preserving and to spreading awareness about the Banyamulenge and other Congolese tribes. The Banyamulenge community is a marginalized group of people from the Eastern part of Congo, stricken by a civil war in their country. Semohoro is one of the lucky ones who was able to come to the United States and help tell their story. “We want to take care of the suffering and bring peace to the country,” said Semahoro. He’s agreed to interview with me if his story ever went to press. Semahoro is an outstanding young man who currently works at a major hospital in the STL area as a translator. By Allison Reilly

Ron Peters, St Louis, Missouri, Winning Writer: Ron Peters is a writer who has self published many books under the company name Iron Pyramid Publications. He is an extraordinary writer whose writings remind me of the surreal work of Rod Serling. By Joan Voss