Awards & Community

Awards

Stratus Networks Wins 2026 BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics from the Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois

October 2026 – Stratus Networks is thrilled to announce that we are a 2026 BBB Torch Award Recipient for Business Ethics from the Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois.

This recognition celebrates the honesty, accountability, and integrity that guide how we serve our customers, support our employees, and contribute to our communities. It belongs to our team, whose commitment to doing the right thing builds trust every day.

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2026 TMC Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award

Stratus Networks Wins 2026 TMC Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award for FLEX Cloud

August 2026 – FLEX Cloud just won the 2026 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award from TMC!

This means a lot. Our customers have been telling us they want the benefits of cloud infrastructure without unpredictable costs or unnecessary complexity, and FLEX Cloud was built around that need – predictable monthly pricing, simplified operations, enterprise-grade reliability, and direct engineering support when you need it. Seeing that approach recognized industry-wide is a great validation of the work this team has put in.

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Stratus Networks 2025/2026 Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year for Telecommunications

Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year — Telecommunications

2025 and 2026 Winner

Stratus Networks is honored to have received Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year – Telecommunications (opens in new tab)for both 2025 and 2026.  This recognition highlights Stratus’ unique customer-first approach, its investment in proactive service strategies, and its industry-leading customer retention over its history.

The Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service is one of the world’s most prestigious business awards programs, recognizing excellence in customer service, sales, and business development. This year, more than 2,100 nominations from 45 nations were evaluated by 176 industry professionals across seven specialized judging committees.

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Community

Stratus Networks at the 2026 Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative (IRCTI) Annual Meeting

October 2026 – Stratus Networks(opens in new tab) was proud to sponsor and attend the 2026 Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative (IRCTI) Annual Meeting at Starved Rock Lodge in Oglesby, Illinois.

Terry Huels and Tyler Evans delivered opening remarks, helping kick off conversations with community leaders and regional partners focused on infrastructure, economic development, and the future of Illinois River communities.

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Stratus Networks CEO, Darren Feder, represents Stratus Networks at TMT Finance USA 2026

October 2026 – Proud to see our CEO, Darren Feder, representing Stratus Networks at TMT Finance(opens in new tab) USA 2026!

Darren joined industry leaders to discuss fiber investment in the AI era, and the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of connectivity.

Thank you to TMT Finance for bringing together these voices for an important conversation about the future of digital infrastructure.

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Stratus Networks at the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Oktober Fest Business Expo

October 2026 – The Stratus Networks team enjoyed a great evening at the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce 2026 Oktoberfest Business Expo!

Chris Wise and Ron LaFond had a fantastic time connecting with local businesses, community members, and fellow Chamber members.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Stratus Networks booth. We appreciate the conversations and look forward to staying connected!

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