Southern Belles Gymnastics in Springfield, owned by veteran Melissa Devenney, fosters community, confidence, and resilience, winning multiple Best of Effingham 2026 awards.
Effingham Backpack Buddies packs hope into every bag, helping local students through weekends and holidays while volunteers, donors and businesses unite to fight childhood hunger each year.
You told us the PLACES, PEOPLE and THINGS you love in Effingham, and we're so proud to share the winners of the 2026 BEST OF EFFINGHAM with you!
