05/20/2026
We’re honored to be recognized as a nominee for Business of the Year at the Community Recognition Awards.
This didn’t happen by accident—it’s because of the people who continue to support what we’re building. Every project, every conversation, every share, every person with a decal on their window, a t-shirt on their back, or who just stops by to BS with the crew on a random Tuesday afternoon—it all adds up.
To everyone who’s backed Always Tired Ink—this is just as much yours as it is ours.
Congratulations to all of the amazing individuals and businesses who earned an award and to all nominees for contributing to this great community!
🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Community Recognition Award Nominees! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the incredible businesses, organizations, and individuals who make our community stronger, brighter, and more connected every day. Please join us in celebrating this year’s outstanding nominees!
🏆 2026 Business of the Year Nominees
• The Bottled Bean
• The Waters of Minocqua
• Copy Cat Printing
• Seasons of Balance
• Park City Credit Union
• Leadership Academy
• Northfork Fin and Filet
• Always Tired Ink
• Culver’s of Arbor Vitae
• Tick’d Off Pest Control
• U.S. Bank – Minocqua Branch
• Modern Technology, LLC
🌟 2026 Outstanding Emerging Business Award Nominees
• Kylie’s Cleaning Services
• Gage Marine Minocqua
• Brewer Inspection
• Island City Massage
• Aqua Edge
• The Knotty Barrel
• The Minocqua Baking Company
✨ 2026 Shining Star / Non-Profit of the Year Nominees
• Girls on the Run North Central Wisconsin
• Minocqua Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association
• Rock of Ages Lutheran Church
• Oneida County Economic Development
• The Lakeland Pantry
• Firebird Foundation
• Lakeland Sharing Foundation
• Howard Young Medical Center
• Hope in a Backpack
• Lakeland Area Baseball
• Minocqua Public Library
• Campanile Center for the Arts
• The Lakeland Art League
• Minocqua Winter Park
💙 2026 Community Spirit Award Nominees
• The Bottled Bean
• Will Jefferies – American Pond Hockey
• Leadership Academy
• Breia Tlusty – Yoga Shop
• The Lakeland Food Pantry
• Mark Clark – Minocqua Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association
• Harmony Wrasse
• Kelly Knobeck
• Jason Hesch – Lakeland Sharing Foundation
• Russ Myers
• Park City Cares Foundation
👏 2026 Citizen of the Year Award Nominees
• Rick Engels
• Cameron Bonvini
• Michael Tautges
• Tamra Anderson
• Lorna Springate
• Cari Trapp
• Jason Hesch
• Kelly Knobeck
• Harmony Wrasse
Thank you to all of our nominees for the passion, leadership, and dedication you bring to our community. Your hard work and commitment help make the Minocqua area such a special place to live, work, and visit. 💚
