Excellence in Education recognizes outstanding student academic achievement and excellent performance of educators in Marquette and Alger counties. Sponsors’ representatives pictured include, from left, are Melissa Holmquist of Upper Peninsula Health Plan; Lisa LaFreniere of Upper Peninsula Power Company; Michael Grentz of Anderson Tackman & Company PLC; Crystal LaFreniere of Upper Peninsula Power Company; Anthony Bertucci of Marquette-Alger RESA; Robert Luke of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; and Phil Hanson of Peoples State Bank and Alger Regional Community Foundation. Grow & Lead equips nonprofit and youth-serving organizations in the Upper Peninsula with expertise, training and resources to help them meet their missions effectively and sustainably leading to communities where youth can thrive. For more information, visit growandleadup.org. (Courtesy photo)