Previous Award Winners

Distinguished Service to Children Award

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• 1983 - Margaret Conneally, Lincoln
• 1984 - Ruthalee Jorgensen, Lincoln
• 1985 - Paul Welter, Kearney
• 1985 - ​Dot Boilsen, Omaha
• 1986 - Eloise Dillon, Omaha
• 1986 - Wilma Stutheit, Kearney
• 1987 - Helen Sulek, Lincoln
• 1987 - Millicent Savory, Lincoln
• 1987 - Evie Zysman, Omaha
• 1988 - Harriet Egertson, Fremont
• 1989 - Don Wesely, Lincoln
• 1991 - Jeanne Webb, Grand Island
• 1995 - Sally Wysong, Lincoln
• 1996 - JoAnne Begley, Gering
• 1998 - Joyce Kinney, Omaha
• 2001 - Linda Meyers, Lincoln
• 2004 - Terry Rohren, Omaha
• 2005 - Helen Raikes, Lincoln
• 2005 - Kathy Zadina, Columbus
• 2006 - Marcia Corr, Lincoln
• 2007 - Michelle Rupiper, Lincoln
• 2007 - Alicia Baille, Lincoln
• 2008 - Carol Fichter, Omaha
• 2008 - Nancy Rosenow, Lincoln
• 2009 - Carolyn Edwards, Lincoln
• 2009 - ​Deb Nared, Omaha
• 2010 - Jessie Rasmussen, Omaha
• 2010 - Steve Wilson, Hooper
• 2011 - Sue Obermiller, Loup City
• 2012 - Kim Madsen, Chadron
• 2013 - Jennifer Haggart, Omaha
• 2013 - Marjorie Kostelnik, Lincoln
• 2015 - Linda Zinke, Omaha
• 2016 - Jessica La Chere, Lincoln
• 2018 - Susan Strahm, Wakefield
• 2020 - Gina Sandoz, Wayne
• 2020 - Penny Gildea, Omaha
• 2021 - Barb Jackson, Omaha
• 2024 - Beckie Cromer, Lincoln; Nicole Vint, Lincoln
• 2025 - Lisa Guenther, Norfolk

Nebraska AEYC Emerging Leader Award

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• 2015 - Rebecca Dingwell, Omaha
• 2016 - Paige Wernick, Omaha
• 2017 - Danielle Taylor, Lincoln
• 2023 - Brody Henessey, Lincoln
• 2025 - Blanca Miller, Omaha