Masked Karaoke Trivia Contest Press Release
INCROWD815 & MEDICARE411 Announces WINNER OF VERSION 5.0 of $8000 Contest
Rockford - October 2, 2026
INCROWD815 and Medicare411 held the highly anticipated Masked Karaoke Trivia Contest Version 5.0 October 1st at Tebala Event Centre.
In a night defined by high-stakes competition and community spirit, several Rockford-area nonprofits walked away with significant funding to bolster their missions and better help those they serve.
The evenings top honor, the $8,000 Medicare411 Grand Prize, was captured by the team playing for the LZ Peace Memorial Veterans Honor Society. Sponsored by Jessica Rielly Envoy Mortgage Lending Team, the winning squad squeaked out a victory, edging out 3 other teams that also broke the 100 point combined score barrier. They secured the victory with the top scoring KARAOKE performance of the evening and being 1 of only 4 teams to score more than 60 points in the TRIVIA portion of the contest.
Additional major prizes were awarded to teams who excelled in specific categories:
+ The $1,000 Ad Vice Marketing Karaoke Prize: Awarded to the team playing for THE SKI BRONCS WATER SKI SHOW TEAM (team entry sponsored by Window World of Rockford) thanks to a show-stopping musical performance of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by their singer, Brad.
+ The $1,000 Gregory Saunders Realtor Trivia Prize: Ended up as a TIE! So $1000 was awarded to the team playing for PEC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE (team entry sponsored by Miller Business Advantage) and $1000 was also awarded to SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN (team entry sponsored by Inner Light Wellness)
+ The "Fan Favorite" Bonus Prize: Also secured by Safe Families For Children, who rallied the largest cheering section of the night to claim the bonus prize.
"This event is about more than just an award; it's about creating awareness for our local organizations and the many generous businesses that support their efforts," said Greg Saunders, host of The INCROWD815 Podcast and Realtor with Keller Williams. "Seeing the Rockford community show up with this level of intensity for these causes is exactly what the INCROWD815 is all about.
While the top prizes were hard-fought, the event highlighted the diverse impact of the 815 nonprofit sector. Other participating teams represented A Mothers Love, Camp I Am Me, CASA of Winnebago County, Marshmallow's Hope, Mosaic in Rockford, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Shatter Our Silence, and Vets Roll.
ROCKFORD, IL – March 23, 2026
INCROWD815 MASKED KARAOKE TRIVIA CONTEST VERSION 4.0 CROWNS WINNERS; OVER $9,000 IN PRIZES AWARDED TO LOCAL NONPROFITS
ROCKFORD, IL – The energy in the room was at "11" as INCROWD815 and Medicare411 held the highly anticipated Masked Karaoke Trivia Contest Version 4.0 March 19th at Tebala Event Center. In a night defined by high-stakes competition and community spirit, several Rockford-area nonprofits walked away with significant funding to bolster their missions and better help those they serve.
The evening’s top honor, the $7,000 Medicare411 Grand Prize, was captured by the team playing for Family Counseling Services. Sponsored by GreenState Credit Union, the winning squad delivered a dominant performance, becoming the only team to break the 55-point barrier. They secured the victory with a remarkable 60 out of a possible 75 points, proving their trivia prowess was as strong as their stage presence.
Additional major prizes were awarded to teams who excelled in specific categories:
- The $1,000 Ad Vice Marketing Karaoke Prize: Awarded to the team playing for The Superhero Center for Autism (sponsored by an anonymous donor) thanks to a show-stopping musical performance by their singer, Bella.
- The $1,000 Jessica Rielly Envoy Mortgage Trivia Prize: Awarded to the team playing for Safe Families For Children (sponsored by Gemini Solar) for their total score of 54 during the trivia rounds.
- The "Fan Favorite" Bonus Prize: Also secured by Safe Families For Children, who rallied the largest cheering section of the night to claim the bonus prize.
"This event is about more than just an award; it’s about creating awareness for our local organizations and the many generous businesses that support their efforts," said Greg Saunders, host of The INCROWD815. "Seeing the Rockford community show up with this level of intensity for these causes is exactly what the INCROWD815 is all about."
While the top prizes were hard-fought, the event highlighted the diverse impact of the 815 nonprofit sector. Other participating teams represented A Mother's Love, CASA of Winnebago County, Life Decisions, Mosaic in Rockford, NAMI Northern Illinois, Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter, Ski Broncs Water Ski Show Team, Shatter Our Silence, and Womanspace.
The winning checks are scheduled for personal delivery to the respective organizations over the next few days. For more highlights from the night and information on future events, visit INCROWD815.com
About INCROWD815: Hosted by Greg Saunders with co-host Tom Warner, The INCROWD815 Podcast, Networking Group, and Special Events highlight Rockford area nonprofits and the businesses and individuals that support them.
Media Contact: Greg Saunders
incrowd815@gmail.com