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Forward Bank has awarded $5,500 to local students through the Scholarship Program. A total of 11 students received a $500 scholarship to pursue higher education after high school. Scholarships are awarded annually to one individual in each community that Forward Bank has a branch location. Forward also awards one employee or employee's child the Bob Lotzer Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee is amazed every year by the remarkable applications received.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Employees of Forward, we are proud to announce the 2021 Forward Bank Scholarship Recipients:

• McKenzie Derks (Stanley-Boyd High School) • Kaytlyn Stunkel (Thorp High School) • Ray Nelson (Owen-Withee High School) • Jarrett Daul (Athens High School) • Emma Peavey (Colby High School) • Rachel Lindner (Greenwood High School) • Wyatt Drexler (Columbus Catholic High School) • Chloe Ertl (Medford Area Senior High) • Thomas Minneau (Chequamegon High School) • Anthony Kaster (Phillips High School) The 2021 Bob Lotzer Scholarship Recipient is Logan Mueller (Marshfield High School).

It is important that each student can pursue higher education

and bring their knowledge back to their hometowns. By awarding these scholarships, Forward is helping cover the financial gap today's college bound students are experiencing. Forward Bank is a customer-owned, independent community bank who operates to benefit its depositors while offering no fee deposit options, lower lending fees and rates. The Bank continues to be community-orientated by proudly supporting local clubs,

businesses, sports, organizations, and schools. Forward Bank currently has offices in Colby, Greenwood, Marshfield, Medford, Park Falls, Phillips, Stanley, Thorp, and Withee. For more information, please visit www.forward.bank.

McKenzie Derks Stanley-Boyd