Homesteaders Life Company (homesteaderslife.com) announced the recipients of its fifth annual Homesteaders “Heroes” awards. These peer-nominated awards recognize employees who support the company’s mission and values, and make a positive impact on the success of the company and its customers. Award recipients were named in five categories:

Rising Star Award: Tristan Moreland, director of run delivery (eagerness to learn, company commitment, engagement with company/peers early in career)

Innovation Award: Alexis Watermiller, report developer (successful implementation of product, service or program with measurable improvement in company’s performance, processes or brand strength)

Outstanding Teamwork Award: Brandon Boffeli, Dan Prevette, Andrea Tiffany and Rob Aeschliman, Help Desk team (enthusiasm, cooperation, problem-solving skills, commitment to success, consistently positive attitude)

Inspiring Leadership Award: Judy Ralston-Hansen, executive vice president of human resources (incredible leadership skills; inspiring, decisive, visionary, yet humble and willing to give credit to others)

Enduring Impact Award: Bob Mollenkopf, senior account executive (significant, long-term contributions or body of accomplishments with lasting impact).