Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

As we wrap up 2025, we’re looking back on the moments that made this year meaningful and the lessons that will guide us into 2026. It was a year of growth and resilience — a year that reminded us how powerful it is when we move forward together. Challenges tested us, opportunities stretched us, and through it all, our purpose and values kept us focused on what matters most.

Our People, Our Strength

At Elevatus, collaboration is the foundation of our work and our culture, and it’s how we thrive. When ideas move freely across teams, creativity flourishes. When curiosity leads the way, innovation follows. When support shows up in the moments that matter, trust grows stronger.

This year, that spirit was tested and proven. Our team showed remarkable resilience, stepping up when projects demanded more and carrying extra weight to keep work moving forward. We shared knowledge, solved problems together, and celebrated wins as one. That sense of unity carried us through 2025 and will continue to guide us into the future.

Design That Improves Daily Life

Design is about creating experiences that make life better, and that starts with passion and purpose. In 2025, we pushed boundaries with fresh ideas, embraced new ways of thinking, and stayed focused on what matters most: serving our clients and their communities.

Every decision mattered because every project touched lives. Schools became spaces that inspire learning. Public safety facilities were designed to protect with dignity. Healthcare environments offered calm and comfort when it was needed most. Civic spaces invited connection and strengthened communities. These outcomes remind us why we do what we do and why we will keep pushing forward together.

Celebrating Our Wins

2025 gave us plenty of reasons to celebrate. We completed projects that will serve communities for years to come and secured new, challenging opportunities that push us to think bigger and design smarter. Our work earned recognition through awards that highlight the creativity and care behind every detail.

But the wins weren’t only professional. We celebrated personal milestones, stood beside colleagues during tough times, and shared moments that reminded us why this team is special. There were laughs in the office, cheers at project milestones, and even songs that turned ordinary days into memories. These experiences strengthened our bonds and made this year unforgettable.

Looking Ahead to 2026: Designed To Do More

The future is bright. Our partners have developed a strategic plan that positions Elevatus for new and exciting growth, reaching beyond current markets and teams to expand our impact. This vision is about purpose. It is about building stronger relationships, pursuing bold ideas, and creating spaces that serve people in meaningful ways.

Success will come from doing better together. That means investing in our people, strengthening partnerships, and staying fearless in how we think and design. It means listening closely, adapting quickly, and leading with empathy. The opportunities ahead are significant, and we are ready because of the team we have and the commitment we have made to one another.

Thank You

To every member of the Elevatus team: thank you for your dedication, creativity, and resilience. You make this firm what it is. As we step into 2026, let’s keep building with purpose, leading with empathy, and striving for excellence in all we do.

Here’s to a new year of possibilities. Let’s do more together.

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Dec 29

Elevatus' Mike Gouloff Featured on WANE15: Painting Santa

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WANE 15 spotlighted Mike Gouloff’s tradition of painting Santas, with over 100 unique pieces created to spread holiday cheer. The segment shows his creative process and includes a surprise moment when Mike gifted Anchor Alyssa Ivanson her own Santa painting live on air.