Loretta Sartore received the 2026 Mary Ann Ward Distinguished Service Award in 2026, sponsored by the Women for Family Farms group, from Farm Bureau President Steve Warrick at the Annual Meeting of the Will County Farm Bureau, held January 24 at the Will County Fairgrounds Atrium in Peotone.

Steve Warrick, President of Will County Farm Bureau, has served tenure for the Will County Farm Bureau and was presented with his award by Vice President John Andermann. He will be stepping down and off the board at the February meeting of the Will County Farm Bureau Board.

Steve Warrick presents Patrick McDonald with his award for his retirement from the Will County Farm Bureau Board of Directors after serving his tenure.

Steve Warrick presents Kelly Reus with an award for her work on the Will County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, from which she is stepping down.

Bob Bolser, Country Financial agent of the Year for 2026, was presented with his award by Will County Farm Bureau President Steve Warrick.

Steve Warrick, and Rick Johnson, Governmental Affairs Chairman for the Will County Farm Bureau, presented state Sen. Patrick Joyce with his award for his 99 percent voting record in support of the Illinois Farm Bureau.