H&R Block Honors 25 Tax Pros with the 2026 Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Awards

Every year, H&R Block recognizes a select group of frontline tax pros — the great people behind the brand who deliver the stellar customer experience our clients have come to expect. Named for co-founder Henry Bloch, the award celebrates the tax professionals and franchisees who, through a blend of expertise and personal touch, give clients the support they need to file their returns with confidence and secure every dollar available to them.

Henry Bloch once said, “Great companies have one thing in common… great people.” The 25 honorees recognized this year join a proud cohort of past recipients and serve as proof of that belief. For decades, H&R Block has been in the business of helping people with some of their most important financial decisions. When clients walk through the doors of an H&R Block office or connect online, they trust the company to make the process easy, to treat them with genuine empathy, to exceed their expectations, and to bring deep, real-world expertise to every return.

The award seeks candidates who exemplify the “4 Es” the company uses to define the customer experience: Ease, Empathy, Expectations, and Expertise. These tax pros are at the heart of the millions of interactions H&R Block has with its most important audience. In 2026, H&R Block was named Best Overall Tax Service, an honor made possible by people like these, whose dedication represents the important work we do every day for our clients.

The 2026 Henry Bloch Excellence in Client Service Award winners:

Melissa Gourgues — Mandeville, LA 

Amy Hoerrmann — Brookfield, MO 

Sarah Daugherty — Dupo, IL 

Brian Robinson — Monterey, CA 

Rachelle Wood — Shelby Township, MI 

Alice Bilyeu — Springfield, TN 

Felicia Burks — Milwaukee, WI 

Barry Condra — Chattanooga, TN 

Taylor Meyer — Bay City, MI 

Dusty Robinson — Alexander City, AL 

Sowmya Venkatesh — Overland Park, KS 

Yesenia Cortes — Jersey City, NJ 

Danielle Daley — Margate, FL 

Mark De Cesare — Massapequa, NY 

Sabrina Eubank — Jacksonville, FL 

Janula Hall — West Roxbury, MA 

Kandi Stritzinger — Wyoming, PA 

Tammi Williams — Sandy Creek, NY 

Marsha Fairbanks — Spokane, WA 

Erin Richardson — Taylorsville, UT 

Jessica Sarabia — San Diego, CA 

Jennifer States — Grand Junction, CO 

Michael Wasczcak — San Diego, CA 

Dena Wiberg — Reno, NV 

Kevin Kelley — Warrington, PA