Springboard Class Archives
Coming from all different backgrounds, these folks each offer unique products that were featured on our shelves. Check them out via their linked websites below.
Meet the 2025 Class
Cheryl's Herbs Group
Recipient Name: Tiffany Jones
Location: Maplewood, MO
Product: Sustainably grown, high-quality teas and extracts.
FretFree Kitchen
Recipient Name: Victoria Palan
Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Product: Seasonal, chef-inspired sauces and seasonings.
FUFU n' Sauce
Recipient Name: Adjo Honsou
Location: St. Louis, MO
Product: Signature curry spice blend.
GOPO LLC
Recipient Name: Brooke Bartlett
Location: Fulton, MO
Product: Air popped and baked gourmet popcorn.
Louise's Granola Company
Recipient Name: Leona Scifres, Amanda Zitting, and Joe Collum
Location: St. Louis, MO
Product: Classic granola that is fresh, nutrient-dense and tastes good.
Mama Pacha Sabor
Recipient Name: Leslie Hernandez
Location: Florissant, MO
Product: Spice blends that deliver authentic Latin flavor using only natural ingredients, without preservatives or added salt.
Posie Pots
Recipient Name: Kay Wells
Location: St. Louis, MO
Product: A self-watering, eco-friendly planter designed to make plant care effortless while promoting sustainability.
SugarBot Sweet Shop & Creamery
Recipient Name: Jackie Huebbe
Location: St. Charles, MO
Product: Candied pecans and baked goods.
TeaVoila
Recipient Name: Souzan Gerami
Location: Wildwood, MO
Product: A patented, compostable cup with tea stored at the bottom of the cup.
Umland LLC
Recipient Name: Taylor Umland
Location: Carlock, IL
Product: Vacuum dried, gluten free and keto friendly 100% real crunchy cheese bites.
Meet the 2024 Class
Bella's Pet Products
Recipient Name: Mackenzie Johnson
Location: Jackson, MO
Product: Sells and distributes hand-made, all-natural, preservative-free dog treats.
Dream Pet Food
Recipient Name: Paul Paige & Jaime Cooper
Location: St. Louis, MO
Product: Offers five flavors of all-natural, limited ingredient dog treats.
Hugo Coffee Roasters
Recipient Name: Claudia McMullin
Location: Park City, UT
Product: The only female-founded coffee roaster with an animal welfare mission.
Mickey's Popcorn
Recipient Name: Penny Mickey
Location: Memphis, TN
Product: Small batch popcorn inspired by geographic regions and top-shelf spirits.
Motaste
Recipient Name: Christopher Bonty
Location: Harrisonville, MO
Product: Offers health-conscious premium spice blends.
Phathead BBQ Sauce
Recipient Name: Terry Payton
Location: Bethalto, IL
Product: Sells and distributes five delicious flavors of BBQ sauce.
Pop Pop Hurray
Recipient Name: Antonio Davis
Location: Ferguson, MO
Product: Offers various flavors of gourmet popcorn.
Sandwich Goat Seasonings
Recipient Name: Adreannia Robinson
Location: Frankfort, IL
Product: Offers a collection of eight delicious, gluten-free spices and herbs.
Show Me the World
Recipient Name: Sylvester Chisom
Location: St. Louis, MO
Product: Provides meticulously sourced and expertly roasted specialty coffee.
YÜJ Granola
Recipient Name: Massiel Villanueva
Location: St. Cloud, FL
Product: Offers a soft, chewy granola with innovative flavors from organic ingredients.