Member of Springfield Thunderbirds wins Howdy Award during 27th annual event [Video]

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Thunderbirds earned their second-ever Howdy Award recognition on Monday night during the 27th annual event inside the MassMutual Center.

T-Birds Manager of Brand Development and Merchandise, Drew Supernor, earned the Howdy in the “Attractions” category, one of 10 local hospitality workers spotlighted on Monday.

The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau presents the Howdy Awards annually to recognize the outstanding service hospitality industry employees provide.

Supernor’s award victory marks the second time the Thunderbirds organization has taken home a Howdy. The team mascot “Boomer” captured the same honor in 2018.

“We want to thank the GSCVB for recognizing Drew and Lauren Blanchard from our staff as finalists for their category,” said Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa. “As someone who has been with our franchise since our first day in 2016, Drew has embodied what it means to be a service champion to his customers.

“On top of that award-winning trait, he has …