JANESVILLE — Hard work, perseverance and grit get noticed. Blackhawk Technical College’s Fifth Annual Golden Brick Awards on Tuesday, June 9, will celebrate community members, industry partners, alumni, faculty and staff who have reached higher in pursuit of excellence.

Award winners include:

● Community Partnership Award: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation

● Philanthropic Award: Scot Forge

● K-12 Partner of the Year: Brodhead High School

● Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: Joshua Pickering’10, General Manager and Chef at Genisa Wine Bar and Jack & Jenny’s

● Faculty Member of the Year: Mitch Ziolkowski, Criminal Justice Instructor

● Staff Member of the Year: Elisa Colson, Student Engagement Specialist

Those awarded lead Blackhawk’s students and the community to victory after victory. Each winner is an icon who supports student success and helps our community thrive. Register to attend at blackhawk.edu/GoldenBrickAwards and join these all-stars for a championship-level celebration.

The presenting sponsor for the event is JP Cullen. More sponsorships are still available; interested sponsors can email Cassie Hartje at chartje1@blackhawk.edu.