BioForward Presents 2025 Community Service Awards: Celebrating Leadership, Compassion, and Lasting Impact
BioForward, the voice of Wisconsin’s flourishing biohealth industry, proudly announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Service Awards during the annual BioForward Member Meeting held on April 29, 2025. These awards honor the individuals and organizations whose extraordinary efforts are creating meaningful, lasting change across Wisconsin communities.
2025 Individual Community Service Award Winner
April Hughes, Thermo Fisher Scientific
April Hughes has been a tireless advocate for women in the biohealth industry since 2017. As a founding member and dedicated leader of Women in Biohealth, April has worked passionately to foster an inclusive, empowering space where women can connect, grow, and lead. Her efforts have helped drive professional advancement, increase board representation, and build a culture of mentorship and mutual support across the industry.
Through her unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, April has inspired countless others to rise, contribute, and thrive. In recognition of her exceptional service and profound impact, BioForward is honored to present April Hughes with the 2025 Individual Community Service Award.
2025 Company Community Service Award Winner
Hooper Corporation
With a legacy of service dating back to 1913, Hooper Corporation continues to lead by example through a deeply embedded culture of compassion and giving. The company’s community outreach is powered by initiatives like the Hooper Foundation, Hooper Heroes, and Month of Caring, encouraging employees to give back through volunteerism, philanthropy, and acts of kindness.
Whether matching charitable donations or championing hands-on service projects, Hooper Corporation demonstrates a powerful commitment to improving lives and strengthening communities. For its longstanding dedication to community impact and corporate social responsibility, BioForward proudly honors Hooper Corporation with the 2025 Company Community Service Award.
“April Hughes from PPD, and Hooper Corporation exemplify the heart of Wisconsin’s biohealth community,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward. “Their generosity, vision, and leadership in service of others are a testament to the values we hold dear. We are proud to recognize their achievements and celebrate the positive difference they continue to make.”
The Community Service Awards are a reflection of BioForward’s belief in the power of service to create a better future. By spotlighting extraordinary contributions across the industry, these honors aim to inspire others to lead with purpose, compassion, and dedication to community well-being.
The awards were sponsored by Mortenson.
