Forward Janesville - TheReport - Second Quarter 2024

www.forwardjanesville.com | 11 uww.edu/rock YOU EARNED THOSE CREDITS. WE COUNT THEM. continue your journey: BAAS degree completion program Celebrating Local Excellence at the Annual Awards Luncheon By Megan Matuszeski Forward Janesville hosted its annual Awards Luncheon in April to recognize and honor the businesses, organizations, and individuals who made outstanding contributions to our community in 2023. The event brought together more than 450 attendees in celebration, including business owners, civic leaders, and members of the community. Throughout the event, you could feel the energy of a community on the move. The highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of awards across several categories. This year's winners include: ● Advocacy Award: Christine Rebout, Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Award Sponsor: JNB Signs, Inc. ● Emerging Leader Award: Andrew Marcotte, Blain's Farm & Fleet Award Sponsor: BMO ● Educator of the Year Award: Dr. Allison DeGraaf, School District of Janesville. Award Sponsor: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ● Entrepreneur of the Year Award: José Massas-Caraballo, Massas Transportation Award Sponsor: First National Bank and Trust ● Ambassador of the Year Award: Terri Moldenhauer, Hagen CPA Award Sponsor: Boomerang Home Rentals ● Diversity Award: Janesville Performing Arts Center Award Sponsor: Minuteman Press ● Community Improvement Award: Kennedy Family Foundation Award Sponsor: Mercyhealth ● Business of the Year Award (50 or fewer employees): Ignatek Award Sponsor: Nowlan Law ● Business of the Year Award (50+ employees): Beloit Sky Carp Award Sponsor: Johnson Financial Group ● Lifetime Achievement Award: Chief David Moore (ret.) Award Sponsor: JP Cullen Thank you to our sponsors (previously mentioned) and event partners: Revv Aviation, Van Galder Bus Company, Glen Erin Golf Club, Blue Dorr Photography, Drywater Productions, American Awards & Promotions, K&W Greenery, and 808 Cheesecake (Top Row, L to R) Zach Brochman (Beloit Sky Carp), Nathan Burkhart (Janesville Performing Arts Center), Andrew Marcotte, José Massas- Caraballo, Trevor Brandenburg (Ignatek) (Bottom Row, L to R) Dr. Allison DeGraff, David Moore, Terri Moldenhauer, Christine Rebout, Bill Kennedy (Kennedy Family Foundation)