02/15/2026
🌟 Announcing the 2026 Brad Matson Memorial Community Member of the Year Award Recipient! 🌟
Each year, this award honors someone who reflects the generosity, dedication, and quiet leadership that Brad embodied throughout his life. This year, we are proud to recognize a community member whose steady commitment has strengthened Sparks and the surrounding area in lasting ways.
We are honored to recognize Sally Stewart as the 2026 Brad Matson Memorial Community Member of the Year Award recipient! 🎉
🔹 For thirteen years, Sally led the Corn Roast concessions, coordinating food service for hundreds of attendees and recruiting countless volunteers. More than managing an event, she introduced organization and record keeping that fundamentally changed how concessions operate. By tracking what worked and planning for what was needed year to year, she created a system that made each following year smoother, more efficient, and sustainable.
🔹 She works tirelessly behind the scenes gathering raffle prizes to support the volunteer fire department and is always willing to step in wherever help is needed.
🔹 Sally participates in highway cleanup efforts and conducts monthly summer water testing on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in partnership with UW–Madison.
🔹 Following the devastating 2010 tornado, Sally created the annual Point Picnic, helping neighbors reconnect and rebuild a sense of community during a difficult time. She is often the first to welcome a new neighbor and continually strengthens the bonds that make this community so special.
Sally’s dedication, organization, and heart for this community have made a meaningful and lasting impact.
Please join us in congratulating Sally Stewart on this well earned honor! 🎉
