JANESVILLE — Blackhawk Technical College has announced the recipients of its 2025 Golden Brick Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the college and the broader community.
The winners will be honored during a breakfast event on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 8–10:30 a.m. at the Beloit-ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Campus Conference Center.
The ceremony will highlight the stories and achievements of each honoree, while offering guests a firsthand look at the programs and spaces that make Blackhawk a vibrant, hands-on learning environment for students and a valuable partner to the community.
2025 Golden Brick Award Winners
Community Partnership Award: Green County Human Services
Philanthropic Award: Phil and Karen Knudsen
K-12 Partnership Award: The Lincoln Academy
Distinguished Alumni of the Year: Brandon Giles, Director of Laboratory, Respiratory, Sleep, and EEG at Beloit Health System, and 2013 Medical Laboratory Technician graduate
Rising Star Alumni Award: Josh Lichtfuss, Manager at Grande Cheese and 2021 Business Management graduate
Faculty Member of the Year: Melissa Dix, Web Software Developer Instructor
Staff Member of the Year: Lena Verkuilen, Teaching & Learning Resources Administrative Assistant
Sponsors of this year’s awards include JP Cullen, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital–ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, and First National Bank & Trust.
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