West Bend, WI – The 4th annual Influencers in Aging Awards event was held this week to honor the legacy of Judy Phillips. Cedar Community hosted the event presented by Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County.
Former Interfaith Caregivers executive director Janean Brudvig was selected as the winner of the Judy Phillips 2025 Influencer of the Year Award.
2024 winner Nancy Mehring presented the award. “This year’s winner always has a smile and she has a knack for making people feel good,” said Mehring. “She brightens everyone’s day with her big smile. Many of us have worked with her and she will work day and night to get the job done.”
“This feels surreal to share the stage with all the other nominees who are so worthy,” said Brudvig. “The work at Interfaith was always to lift up our seniors, and lift up our volunteers, it’s to lift up our community and add as much good as possible.”
Other award winners included Lee Harmon, a volunteer at Interfaith Caregivers who has driven nearly 100,000 miles taking seniors to appointments and shopping.
Other winners included Nancy Larson from the West Bend Public Library and Tammy Dickman. “You have no idea how much this award means to me,” said Dickman. “Judy was a very special mentor to me and it’s an honor to be nominated and to share my love for caring for people like Judy did.”
The team at Cedar Community was also recognized with a Spirit of Judy Phillips Award.
Nicole Pretre, president and CEO of Cedar Community. “These people here with me are the reason Cedar Community is what it is,” she said. “This is a 70+ year legacy, and it also is a part of what you have done over the years.”
West Bend, Wi – On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County will host its 4th annual Influencers in Aging Awards honoring the legacy of Judy Phillips. Below is a list of nominees.
2025 Nominees
Jill Becker
Owen & Lenore Brady
Melissa Bright
Janean Brudvig
Cedar Community
Compassionate Heights
Tammy Dickman
Emma Fowles
Fox Rehab—
Jenny Thill
Jess Hill
Former Red Cross Volunteer Drivers—
Mary Ciccorelli
Dick Stommel
Owen Brady
Melissa Garves
Kelly Gehring
Paula Hader
Lee Harmon
Just Like Home—
Dave & Lisa Morbeck
Denise Kist
Nancy Larson
Jennifer Lenzendorf
Nicole Nass
Ashley Reichert
Laurence Schwartz
Washington County Caregiver Coalition
West Bend Moose Lodge
Washington Co. WI – Do you know an individual, group, organization, or program making a difference for older adults? Now’s the time to recognize them. Nominate an Influencer in Aging and celebrate those who go the extra mile.
The Influencers in Aging Awards honor the legacy of Judy Phillips, whose passion for supporting older adults continues to inspire our community.
Click HERE to see winners from 2024
Submit your nomination at interfaithwashco.org
Nominations close Monday, March 31, 2025.
