Forward Janesville celebrated the individuals, businesses and organizations making a lasting impact on our community during the 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon, presented by lead sponsor Baker Tilly, on April 22 at the Holiday Inn & Janesville Conference Center. The annual event brought together nearly 500 business and community leaders to recognize excellence in leadership, innovation, education, advocacy and community service across Janesville and Rock County. THIS YEAR’S HONOREES INCLUDED: • Tanner Voss, BMO Bank (Advocacy Award, sponsored by JNB Signs) • Andy Jones, MercyCare Health Plans (Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Boomerang Home Rentals) • Avondale Roofing (Business of the Year, under 50 employees, sponsored by Nowlan Law) • United Alloy (Business of the Year, 50+ employees, sponsored by Johnson Financial Group) • Rick Mueller, Jax Custom Printing (Community Improvement Award, sponsored by PremierBank) • Project 16:49 (Diversity Award, sponsored by Minuteman Press) • John Zimmerman and Fritz Elsen, Janesville Business Academy (Educators of the Year, sponsored by Blackhawk Technical College) • Kate Kuhl, HealthNet of Rock County (Emerging Leader Award, sponsored by BMO Bank) • Amanda Stefl, Timber Hill Winery (Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by First National Bank and Trust); and • Quint and Rishy Studer (Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by JP Cullen) Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: KleenMark, Massas Investments, Mercyhealth, and The Janesville Gazette. And thanks to our partners and everyone who attended for making the Awards Lunch an impactful, memorable day. Community Champions Take Center Stage 14 | FORWARD JANESVILLE
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