Awards

2020 Award Winners

Communicator Award Winners:

Educational Package Team: Real World Money-Stacey Keys & Jennifer Hansen

Educational Piece Team: Find your Spark to Start-D’Ette Scholtz & YEBO Issue Team

Feature Story: Lincoln County Friends of 4-H-Kate Marshall

Periodical Publication Individual: Jefferson County 4-H Newsletter: Darci Pesek

Periodical Publication Team: Sheridan County 4-H Newsletter: Melissa Mracek & Marie Nelson

Promotional Piece Individual: Life Skills in the Kitchen: Darci Pesek

Promotional Piece Team: Mapping Your Success: Jill Goedeken, Amy Topp & Jackie Steffen

Published Photo: Kimberly Cook

Specialty Award Winners:

Beyond Youth Leadership: Summer Volunteer Internship-Chandra Giles

Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development: 2019 Platte Area Flood Relief- Julie Kreikemeier & Jill Goedeken

Diversity & Inclusion: Expanding the 4-H Audience: Next Chapter at Nebraska in Omaha Public Schools- Maria Walker & Melissa Border

Educational technology Award: Nebr-ASK-a Scientist- Beth Janning, Deb Weitzenkamp, Karly Black, John Hay

Excellence in Ag Literacy: BRAG (Big Red Ag Growers)- Kerry Elsen, Kimberly Cook, Beth Janning, Rhonda Herrick

Excellence in Animal Science Programming: Husker Beef Lab-Darci Pesek, Rachel Adam, Brett Kreifels, Doug Anderson, Melisa Konecky, Tanya Crawford, Kate Pulec, Jayd Roberts, Calvin DeVries, Nathan Haman

Excellence in STEM: Innovative Youth Corn Challenge-Brandy VanDeWalle, Aaron Nygren, Amy Timmerman

Excellence in Teamwork: 4-H STEM Reading Connections-Jennifer Hansen, Jen Epp, Ann Fenton, Chandra Giles, Sonya Glup, Stacey Keys, Sarah Roberts, Jackie Steffen

Excellence in Workforce Development: Connecting the Dots-Dawn Lindsley, Jill Goedeken, Kathy Burr, Carly Horstman, Melissa Mracek, Sarah Paisley, Amy Topp, Jennifer Hansen

First time Attendee: Kathy Burr

Service Awards:

ASA: Danielle Dewees & Sarah Paisley

DSA: Jackie Steffen & Elizabeth Janning

MSA: Colleen Pallas

25 Years of Service: Colleen Pallas & Eric Stehlik

2019 Award Winners

Service Awards

Achievement in Service Award

    • TBA

Distinguished Service Award

    • TBA

Meritorious Service Award

    • TBA

25 Year Award

    • TBA

Nebraska Communicator Awards

    • Exhibit: D'Ette Scholtz
    • Media Presentation: Melinda Vlieger
    • Video Program: Ashley Benes
    • Personal Column: Jill A. Goedeken
    • Published Photo: Angela Abts
    • Feature Story: Tracy J. Behnken
    • Radio Program: Chandra Giles
    • Periodical Publication - Team: Danielle Dewees
    • Periodical Publication - Individual: Darci Pesek
    • Promotional Piece - Team: Melinda Vlieger
    • Promotional Piece - Individual: Holli Alley
    • Promotional Package - Team: Jennifer Epp
    • Educational Piece - Team: Linda Dannehl
    • Educational Piece - Individual: Tracy Anderson
    • Educational Package - Team: Renae Oestmann

Nebraska Specialty Awards

    • Beyond Youth Leadership Award: D'Ette Scholtz
    • Denise Miller National 4-H Innovation Award: Julia Kreikemeier
    • First Time Attendee: Melinda Vlieger
    • Educational Technology Award: Jessica Mullendore
    • Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award: Ashley Benes
    • Excellence in Urban 4-H Programming Award: Maria Walker
    • Excellence in Ag Literacy Programming Award: Tracy J Behnken
    • Excellence in Workforce Development Professional Programming Award: Maria Walker
    • Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Award: Chandra Giles

2017 Award Winners

Service Awards

Achievement in Service Award

    • Shelly Stitt
    • Karly Black

Distinguished Service Award

    • Darci Pesek
    • Kerry Elsen

Meritorious Service Award

    • Sarah Purcell

25 Year Award

    • Sarah Purcell

Nebraska Communicator Award Winners

    • Educational Piece: Karly Black
    • Educational Package - Team: Jennifer Hansen, Jackie Steffen, Sonya Glup, Jen Schoen, Lisa Kaslon, Ann Fenton
    • Promotional Piece: Holli Weber
    • Promotional Package - Individual: Jill Goedeken
    • Promotional Package - Team: Tracy Pracheil, Danielle Dewees
    • Exhibit: Angela Abts (Bird Beak Buffet)
    • Published Photo: Jill Goedeken
    • Video Program: Tracy Pracheil
    • News Story: Megan Burda
    • Personal Column: Megan Burda
    • Periodical Publication - Individual: Darci Pesek
    • Feature Story: Tracy Anderson

Nebraska Specialty Award Winners

    • Denise Miller Innovator Award: Megan Burda, Jody Wendt, Nancy Eberle, Jennifer Hansen, Kayla Henrichs, Julie Kreikemeier, Jacie Milius, D'Ette Scholtz, Dagen Valentine, Taylor Wickham (Inventure Day)
    • Diversity & Inclusion: Expanding the 4-H Audience Award: Jill Godeken (ESU7 4-H Club)
    • Excellence in Animal Science Programming: Darci Pesek, Monte Stauffer, Rachael Slattery, Ashley Benes, Steve Tonn, Brett Kreifels, Melisa Konecky

2016 Award Winners

Service Awards

Achievement in Service Award

    • Jessie Bauman
    • Cynthia Gill

Distinguished Service Award

    • Sonya Glup
    • Katie Pleskac

Meritorious Service Award

    • Amy Topp

25 Year Award

    • Brenda Aufdenkamp
    • Karna Dam

Nebraska Communicator Awards

  • Educational Package - Team: Jennifer Hansen, Jackie Steffen, Lisa Kaslon, Sonya Glup, Ann Fenton and Jen Shoen
  • Educational Piece - Individual: Angela Abts
  • Educational Piece - Team: Megan Burda, Melissa Fenton, Jacie Milius, Linda Dannehl, Sue Pearman and Diane Vigna | Application
  • Exhibit: Tracy J. Behnken, Omaha Children’s Museum, Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Douglas County Farm Bureau, AKSARBEN River City Rodeo & 4-H Stock Show, Midwest Dairy Association/Nebraska Division, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Nebraska Pork Producers Association | Application, News Article,360 Virtual Tour.
  • Media Presentation: Megan Burda
  • News Story: Shelly Stitt | Link to News Story
  • Periodical Publication - Individual: Darci Pesek
  • Personal Column: Tammy Stuhr
  • Promotional Package - Individual: Megan Burda
  • Promotional Piece - Individual: Shelly Stitt | Application
  • Published Photo: Cynthia Gill | Application, Photo

Nebraska Specialty Awards

  • Beyond Youth Leadership: Cynthia Gill
  • Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development Award: Jody Wendt, Jill Goedeken, Lisa Kaslon, Megan Burda, Amy Topp, Sonya Glup, Pam Bauer, Jennifer Schoen & Julia Kriekemeier
  • Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award: Tracy J Behnken, Heritage Elementary School, Nebraska Extension in Douglas & Sarpy Counties, Gordon Bennett, Douglas County Farm Bureau, Nebraska Extension in Dodge County
  • Educational Technology Award Team: Deb Weitzenkamp & Connie Reimers-Hild | Executive Summary, Application
  • Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award: Rhonda Herrick, Darci Pesek, Crystal Fangmeyer, Kathy Potthoff, Eric Stehlik, Ashley Benes, Jana Schwartz, Beth Janning, Kerry Elsen, Melinda Vlieger, Bryan Reiling, Paige Redding, Melissa Mracek, Megan Peterson, Deb Kraenow, Terri Lemmon, Jill Goedeken, Dewey Lienemann & Sue Ellen Pegg
  • Excellence in Geospatial Programs Awards: Lee Sherry, Kim Bearnes, Sarah Polacek, Jennifer Hansen, Jackie Steffen, Ruth Vonderohe, Aaron Miller, April Osborn & Joseph Miller
  • Excellence in Healthy Living Programming Award: Jody Wendt, Jill Goedeken, Mindy Vyhnalek
  • Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Award Team: Elizabeth A Janning, Kim Todd, Theresa James, Elizabeth Killinger, Kathleen Lodl, & Stuart Shepard

North Central Region Award Winners from Nebraska

  • Educational Piece - Individual: Angela Abts
  • Educational Piece - Team: Megan Burda, Melissa Fenton, Jacie Milius, Linda Dannehl, Sue Pearman and Diane Vigna | Application
  • Exhibit: Tracy J. Behnken, Omaha Children’s Museum, Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Douglas County Farm Bureau, AKSARBEN River City Rodeo & 4-H Stock Show, Midwest Dairy Association/Nebraska Division, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Nebraska Pork Producers Association | Application, News Article,360 Virtual Tour.
  • News Story: Shelly Stitt | Link to News Story
  • Periodical Publication - Individual: Darci Pesek
  • Published Photo: Cynthia Gill | Application, Photo
  • Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development Award: Jody Wendt, Jill Goedeken, Lisa Kaslon, Megan Burda, Amy Topp, Sonya Glup, Pam Bauer, Jennifer Schoen & Julia Kriekemeier
  • Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award: Rhonda Herrick, Darci Pesek, Crystal Fangmeyer, Kathy Potthoff, Eric Stehlik, Ashley Benes, Jana Schwartz, Beth Janning, Kerry Elsen, Melinda Vlieger, Bryan Reiling, Paige Redding, Melissa Mracek, Megan Peterson, Deb Kraenow, Terri Lemmon, Jill Goedeken, Dewey Lienemann & Sue Ellen Pegg
  • Excellence in Geospatial Programs Awards: Lee Sherry, Kim Bearnes, Sarah Polacek, Jennifer Hansen, Jackie Steffen, Ruth Vonderohe, Aaron Miller, April Osborn & Joseph Miller

National Award Winners from Nebraska

  • Educational Piece - Team: Megan Burda, Melissa Fenton, Jacie Milius, Linda Dannehl, Sue Pearman and Diane Vigna | Application
  • Exhibit: Tracy J. Behnken, Omaha Children’s Museum, Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Douglas County Farm Bureau, AKSARBEN River City Rodeo & 4-H Stock Show, Midwest Dairy Association/Nebraska Division, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Nebraska Pork Producers Association | Application, News Article,360 Virtual Tour.
  • News Story: Shelly Stitt | Link to News Story
  • Published Photo: Cynthia Gill | Application, Photo
  • Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award: Rhonda Herrick, Darci Pesek, Crystal Fangmeyer, Kathy Potthoff, Eric Stehlik, Ashley Benes, Jana Schwartz, Beth Janning, Kerry Elsen, Melinda Vlieger, Bryan Reiling, Paige Redding, Melissa Mracek, Megan Peterson, Deb Kraenow, Terri Lemmon, Jill Goedeken, Dewey Lienemann & Sue Ellen Pegg
  • Excellence in Geospatial Programs Awards: Lee Sherry, Kim Bearnes, Sarah Polacek, Jennifer Hansen, Jackie Steffen, Ruth Vonderohe, Aaron Miller, April Osborn & Joseph Miller

2015 NE 4-H Section Service Award Application

4-H Section members applying for a NAE4-HA Service Award (ASA,DSA, MSA, or 25 years) must complete the Nebraska 4-H Section Award Application and submit it to the following individuals by March 1, 2015.

    • ASA Applications – Send to Beth Janning
    • DSA Applications – Send to Deb Weitzenkamp
    • MSA Applications – Send to Amy Petersen
    • 25 Year Applications – Send to Colleen Pallas

Please, DO NOT SUBMIT the online application found at the http://nae4ha.com website; those selected as Nebraska’s winners of the ASA, DSA, MSA and 25 year awards will be submitted through this process by the 4-H Member Recognition Committee.

2015 NE 4-H Section Communicator and Specialty Award Application

Awards Process Is Live!

Again this year, the complete application process and peer review will be done online (starting at your state level)!

The Board's Member Services Team and the NAE4-HA National Office have been working tirelessly these last few months to improve this process. The goals are to simplify the application process for members, to streamline the judging process, and to preserve submissions for historical purposes.

Want to Shine?

NAE4-HA offers a wide variety of award opportunities to recognize your outstanding contributions to the 4-H Youth Development profession. All award applications are due by March 1, 2015.

The first step is to go to http://www.nae4ha.com/awards and review the award descriptions and decide which award(s) is right for you. Whether you are a first timer applying for the First Time Conference Attendee Scholarship or a more tenured agent applying for one of the service awards, there are recognition opportunities available for everyone, including a wide array of communicator, specialty, and professional development awards.

The second step is to click on the members-only link (make sure you're logged in!) to connect to the awards web site. From there, you will need to create a special awards account.

The third stepis to click away and apply! Where appropriate, you will need to upload your supporting materials.

Need Some Help?

NAE4-HA held a webinar to help in the award process. It has been recorded and can be found at the following link: https://meeting.psu.edu/p33aydfkfmh/

To help you get started we are posting a few award winning applications. Click on any of the following to see examples:

2007 NAE4-HA Communicator Award - Exhibit/Display (State, Regional & National Award)

Description: "Celebration of Clovers" / "Parade of Clovers"

Team Members: Tracy J. Behnken & Lisa Poppe

Photos | Display

2010 NAE4-HA Promotion Package - Team (State & Regional Award)

Description: "dodge County 4-H Planting Citizenship Project"

Team Members: Tracy J. Behnken, Sarah Browning, Lisa Poppe

Photos | Abstract

2010 NAE4-HA Excellence in Teamwork (State & Regional Award)

Description: Dodge County "kidZone" project located at the Dodge County Fairgrounds

Team members: Tracy J. Behnken, Lisa Poppe, Dodge county Fair Board, Funding Committee

kidZone Support Pages | Abstract

2012 NAE4-HA Published Photo (State, Regional & National Award)

Description:

Team Members: Jackie Steffen

Photo Abstract

2012 NAE4-HA Educational Package (State, Regional & National Award)

Description: AgCiting Science

Team Members: Jackie Steffen

Abstract

2014 NAE4-HA Excellence in Natural Resources & Environmental Stewardship - Team (State, Regional & National Award)

Description: "Water Celebration"

Team Members: Deb Weitzenkamp, Sarah Purcell, Diane Mayfield, Joyce Reich, Jessica Jones, Mary Ann Holland, Kristie Nutsch-fulton, Jami Rutt, Lindsay Chichester, Vaughn Hammond, RaeAnn Jones, Melinda Ortiz, Christ Kennedy (NRCS), Vera PLaeger (NRCS), Jane Kuhll (NNRD), Steve Karloff (Nebraska Forest Service), Charlie Pierce (NNRD), Aaron Stalder (NNRD), Jay Seaton (Nebraska Forest Service), Chuck Porter (NNRD), Misty Strayhorn (NNRD), and Tom Weinert (Falls City Public School).

Application

2013 NAE4-HA Interactive 4-H Educational Website Award - Team (State, Regional & National)

Description: "Nebraska Livestock Quality Assurance Moodle Course"

Team Members: Deb Weitzenkamp, Karna Dam, Lindsay Chichester, Melissa Bausch, Brian Bosshamer, Elizabeth Janning, Janae Koester, Bob Meduna, Paul Meduna, Darci Pesek, Tracy Pracheil, Mollee Sharpe, & Paul Sunneberg

Application

2014 Award Winners

Service Awards

Achievement in Service Award

    • Megan Burda, Extension Assistant in Fillmore County
    • Jackie Steffen, Extension Educator in Cedar County

Distinguished Service Award

    • Diane Vigna, Extension Specialist, UNL
    • Jennifer Hansen, Extension Educator in Thurston County

Meritorious Service Award

  • Lisa Kaslon, 4-H District Coordinator; Northeast

25 Years of Service

  • Tracy Benken, Extension Educator in Dodge County
    • Ann Fenton, Extension Educator in Pierce County

Nebraska Specialty Awards

    • Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award: Tracy Behnken, Natalia Bjorklund, Mariah Babble, Rhonda Martin, Therese Nelson
    • Educational Technology Award – Team: Deb Weitzenkamp, Karna Dam, Lindsay Chichester, Elizabeth Janning, Darci Pesek, Brian Bosshamer, Bob Meduna, Tracy Pracheil
    • Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism: Brenda Aufdemkamp, Kimberly Cook, D’Ette Scholz, Elizabeth Janning, Lisa Kaslon
    • Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award: Karna Dam, Deb Weitzenkamp, Lindsay Chichester, Elizabeth Janning, Darci Pesek, Brian Bosshamer, Bob Meduna, Tracy Pracheil
  • Excellence in Global Citizenship Programming: Kim Bearnes, Amy Topp, Sarah Polacek, Lisa Kaslon, Jackie Steffen, Jennifer Hansen, Ruth Vonderohe
    • Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education Award: Deb Weitzenkamp, Sarah Purcell, Diane Mayfield, Joyce Reich, Jessica Jones, Mary Ann Holland, Kristie Nutsch Fulton, Jami Rutt, Lindsey Chichester, Vaughn Hammond
    • Excellence in Teamwork Award: Elizabeth Janning, Rhonda Herrick, Linda Dannehl, Brent Plugge, Kerry Elsen, Brian Bosshamer, Michael Wolff, Tyler Williams, Lynette Brown, Tony Anderson
    • Interactive Educational Web Site Award – Team: Lyndsey Pohlmeier, Shane Potter, Jeff Abele, Tessa Hain, Jeanine Goldsmith, Ashley Franzen, Caleb Franzen, Melissa Thalken, Addie Wilke
    • World Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development Award: Cathy Johnston, Linda Dannehl, Michael Riese, Vickie Grieve, Linda Ulrich, Renee Lanik, Anne Moore

Nebraska Communicator Awards

    • Educational Package- Team: Cathy Johnston, Linda Dannehl, Vickie Greve, Michael Riese, Linda Ulrich, Renee Lanik, Anne Moore
    • Educational Package – Individual: Megan Burda
    • Educational Piece – Team: Tracy Behnken, Joann Jensen, Steve Landon
    • Educational Piece – Individual: Megan Burda
    • Feature Story: Mary Loftis
    • News Story - Team: Tracy Behnken, JoAnn Jensen, Steve Landon, Fremont Tribune
    • Personal Column: Mary Loftis
    • Promotional Package – Team: Kim Bearnes, Amy Topp, Mary Jarvi
    • Promotional Package – Individual: Megan Burda
    • Promotional Piece – Team: Deb Weitzenkamp, Karna Dam, Lindsay Chichester, Brian , Bosshamer, Elizabeth Janning, Bob Meduna, Darci Pesek, Tracy Pracheil, Kim Wellsandt
    • Promotional Piece – Individual: Tracy Behnken
    • Published Photo: Mary Loftis

North Central Regional Award Winners from Nebraska

    • Excellence in Teamwork: Elizabeth Janning, Rhonda Herrick, Linda Dannehl, Brent Plugge, Kerry Elsen, Brian Bosshamer, Michael Wolff, Tyler Williams, Lynette Brown, Tony Anderson
    • Global Citizenship: Cathy Johnston, Linda Dannehl, Michael Riese, Vickie Grieve, Linda Ulrich, Renee Lanik, Anne Moore
    • Interactive 4-H Educational Website: Lyndsey Pohlmeier, Shane Potter, Jeff Abele, Tessa Hain, Jeanine Goldsmith, Ashley Franzen, Caleb Franzen, Melissa Thalken, Addie Wilke
    • Natural Resources-Team: Deb Weitzenkamp, Sarah Purcell, Diane Mayfield, Joyce Reich, Jessica Jones, Mary Ann Holland, Kristie Nutsch-Fulton, Jami Rutt, Lindsay Chichester, Vaught Hammond.
  • Personal Column: Mary Loftis
    • Education Package – Individual: Megan Burda

National Award Winners from Nebraska

    • Natural Resources – Team: Deb Weitzenkamp, Sarah Purcell, Diane Mayfield, Joyce Reich, Jessica Jones, Mary Ann Holland, Kristie Nutsch-Fulton, Jami Rutt, Lindsay Chichester, Vaught Hammond.
    • Interactive 4-H Educational Web Site Award – Team: Lyndsey Pohlmeier, Shane Potter, Jeff Abele, Tessa Hain, Jeanine Goldsmith, Ashley Franzen, Caleb Franzen, Melissa Thalken, Addie Wilke
    • Education Package – Individual: Megan Burda

2013 Award Winners

Service Awards

Achievement in Service Award

    • Shane Potter
    • Katelyn Pleskac

Distinguished Service Award

    • Cathy Johnston
    • Deb Weitzenkamp

Meritorious Service Award

    • Brenda Aufdenkamp

25 Years of Service

    • Cathy Johnston
    • Allan Vyhnalek

Nebraska Communicator Awards

    • Education Package – Individual: Jackie Steffen
    • Education Package – Team: Kim Bearnes
    • Education Piece – Individual: Megan Burda
    • Education Piece – Team: Lyndsey Pohlmeier
    • Education Piece – Exhibit: Karna Dam & Delores Pittman
    • Education Piece – Feature Story: Lee Sherry
    • Education Piece – Media Presentation: Lyndsey Pohlmeier
    • Education Piece – News Story: Karna Dam
    • Periodical Publication-Team: Jackie Steffen
    • Periodical Publication-Personal Column: Karna Dam
    • Promotional Package – Team: Shane Potter & Team
    • Promotional Piece – Individual: Sarah Polacek
    • Promotional Piece – Team: Lee Sherry
    • Promotional Piece – Published Photo: Jackie Steffen
    • Promotional Piece – Video Program: Shane Potter

Nebraska Specialty Awards

    • Denise Miller 4-H Innovator: Deb Weitzenkamp
    • Diversity: Kim Bearnes
    • Educational Technology: Deb Weitzenkamp
    • Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism: Elizabeth Janning
    • Excellence in Animal Science Programming: Karna Dam
    • Excellence in Geospatial Programs: Kim Bearnes
    • Excellence in Natural Resources – Team: Deb Weitzenkamp
    • Excellence in Teamwork: Shane Potter
    • Interactive 4-H Educational Web Site: Deb Weitzenkamp
    • Search for Excellence in Teen Programming: Megan Burda

North Central Regional Award Winners from Nebraska

    • Denis Miller 4-H Innovator Award: Deb Weitzenkamp, Karna Dam, Lindsay Chichester, Bob Meduna, Brian Bosshamer, Darci Pesek, Tracy Pracheil, Elizabeth Janning
    • Excellence in Teamwork: Shane Potter, Dennis Bauer, Kim Bearnes, Heather Borck, Brian Bosshamer, Kurtis Harms,l Steven Pritchard, Alli Raymond, Barbara Scharf, Amy Topp
    • Interactive 4-H Educational Web Site: Deb Weitzenkamp, Karna Dam, Lindsay Chichester, Bob Meduna, Brian Bosshamer, Darci Pesek, Tracy Pracheil, Elizabeth Janning, Paul Meduna, Melissa Bausch, Janae Koester, Mollee Sharpe, Paul Sunneberg
    • Excellence in Natural Resources/Environmental Education: Team: Deb Weitzenkamp, Sarah Purcell, Diane Mayfield, Joyce Reich, Jessica Jones, Mary Ann Holland, Krsitie Nutsch-Fulton, Jami Rutt, Lindsay Chichester, Gary Lesoning, Steve Karloff, Chris Kennedy (NE USDA), Vera Ploeger I(NE USDA), Jane Kuhl & Charlie Pierce (NEMAHANRD), Tom Weinert
    • Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism - Team: Elizabeth Janning, Brenda Aufdenkamp, Kimberly Cook, Deborah Kuenning, D’Ette Scholtz
    • Excellence in Geospatial Programs: Kim Bearnes, Lee Sherry, Sarah Polacek, Ruth Vonderohe, Norman small, Jackie Steffan, Jennifer Hansen
    • Educational Package - Individual: Jackie Steffen
    • Educational Piece - Individual: Megan Burda
    • Exhibit: Karna Dam and Deloris Pittman
    • Feature Story: Lee Sherry
    • Media Presentation: Lyndsey Pohlmeier
    • News Story: Karna Dam
    • Personal Column: Karna Dam
    • Promotional Package - Team: Shane Potter, Jessica Bauman, heather Borck, Brian Bosshamer, Travis Gueret, Tracy Pracheil
    • Promotional Piece - Individual: Sarah Polacek
    • Promotional Piece - Team: Lee Sherry, Kathleen Lodl, Ruth Vonderohe, Tracy Pracheil, Lisa Kaslon, Kayla Hinrichs, Mary Pay Hoag, Elaine Thelen, Kim Bearnes
    • Published Photo: Jackie Steffen
    • Video Program: Shane Potter, Heather Borck, Brian Bosshamer, Mike Kamm, Alli Raymond

National Award Winners from Nebraska

    • Excellence in Teamwork: Shane Potter, Dennis Bauer, Kim Bearnes, Heather Borck, Brian Bosshamer, Kurtis Harms,l Steven Pritchard, Alli Raymond, Barbara Scharf, Amy Topp
    • Interactive 4-H Educational Web Site: Deb Weitzenkamp, Karna Dam, Lindsay Chichester, Bob Meduna, Brian Bosshamer, Darci Presek, Tracy Pracheil, Elizabeth Janning, Paul Meduna, Melissa Bausch, Janae Koester, Mollee Sharpe, Paul Sunneberg
    • Educational Package - Individual: Jackie Steffen
    • News Story: Karna Dam
    • Promotional Piece - Individual: Sarah Polacek
    • Promotional Piece - Team: Lee Sherry, Kathleen Lodl, Ruth Vonderohe, Tracy Pracheil, Lisa Kaslon, Kayla Hinrichs, Mary Pay Hoag, Elaine Thelen, Kim Bearnes
    • Published Photo: Jackie Steffen
    • Video Program: Shane Potter, Heather Borck, Brian Bosshamer, Mike Kamm, Alli Raymond