Graceful Management Systems Wins Rising Star in Technology at In Business Madison’s Executive Excellence Awards

Madison, Wisconsin–(Newsfile Corp. – September 16, 2025) – Graceful Management Systems (GMS) proudly announces its recognition as the “Rising Star in Technology” at the inaugural In Business Madison Executive Excellence: Finance & Technology Awards.

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The prestigious event took place Thursday evening at the Garver Feed Mill, attracting over 300 prominent attendees from Wisconsin’s thriving business community.

Founder and CEO Tommy Stanek expressed his gratitude and humility at receiving the award:

“Honored – and truly humbled – to be named a winner at In Business Madison’s inaugural Executive Excellence Awards. I’m thankful to God for this opportunity, and thankful for the incredible team at Graceful Management Systems. This recognition is as much theirs as it is mine – none of it happens without their tireless effort and belief.”

In Business Madison, the leading business media outlet for Wisconsin’s capital region, organized this significant event to celebrate individuals making outstanding contributions in finance and technology.

The award recognizes leaders driving the growth and vitality of their organizations and making meaningful impacts on the Greater Madison community.

GMS stood out due to its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based technology to streamline the specialty contracting sector. Their flagship platform uses AI to autonomously optimize construction project management, substantially reducing labor and material costs by up to 30%.

This approach positions GMS as a transformative force, empowering contractors with unparalleled efficiency and data-driven insights.

Stanek’s post continued:

“When you’re deep in the work, it’s easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come. I’m grateful for the reminder. Congratulations to all the finalists and fellow winners – I’m proud to be in your company. And thank you to IB Madison and the sponsors for making it all possible.”

About Graceful Management Systems

The GMS platform, described as a GPS specifically tailored for contractors, leverages predictive modeling and real-time data analysis to provide detailed, autonomous guidance on project execution. Contractors input their project objectives, and GMS calculates the most efficient path forward, including real-time recalculations when project conditions change.

Beyond contractor benefits, GMS significantly enhances the homeowner experience. It provides a digital record of home improvement projects, similar to a report for homes, enabling transparent transfer of warranties, maintenance schedules, and project histories to new homeowners.