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Golden Brick Awards

The Golden Brick Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievements, aspirations and contributions of Blackhawk’s community and industry partners as well as distinguished alumni, faculty and staff. Each winner exemplifies the importance of support to student success and a thriving community. We’re proud to honor these individuals and businesses for their commitment to creating opportunity through partnership with Blackhawk Technical College.

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2026 Golden Brick Awards

8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 - Public Safety Center at the Beloit-Janesville Campus

Performing at an elite level takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance. The Fifth Annual Golden Brick Awards will celebrate community members, industry partners, alumni, faculty, and staff. The ceremony calls out those who lead Blackhawk’s students and our community to victory after victory. Each winner is an icon who supports student success and helps our community thrive.

  • Enjoy a charged up continental breakfast
  • Celebrate and honor community members, industry partners and Blackhawk alumni, faculty and staff
  • Meet community members and business leaders
  • Tour campus spaces including the Innovative Manufacturing Center and Public Safety Center

Presenting Sponsor:
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2026 Golden Brick Award Winners Announced

  • 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