Springfield, MO – October 21, 2024 – The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Arts Ambassador Award at the 2024 Ozzie Awards. In addition to this award, SSO Musician and Volunteer, Janet Hopkins, was awarded with Volunteer of the Year. Janet has been a dedicated violinist in the orchestra for over 44 years and has volunteered in the Symphony offices for 20 years to help assist with the business operations.