The Western Nebraska Community College Alumni Association is pleased to announce the
2016 recipients of the WNCC Alumni & Friends awards. Recipients will be recognized
at the Third Annual Alumni & Friends Banquet, which is a part of WNCC's Homecoming
week celebration.
"This year is a milestone 90th Anniversary for WNCC. We are so excited to recognize
these amazing and deserving individuals, families, and organizations as a part of
our continued celebration," shares Jennifer Sibal, Alumni Relations Director.
Award recipients include:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. John N. Harms
This award is given to a person or group who has demonstrated a lasting commitment
to serve the mission of Western Nebraska Community College.
Outstanding Alumnus & NCCA Distinguished Alumni Award: Mr. John Berge
The Outstanding Alumni is a graduate of WNCC and has been successful in his/her chosen
career or has made significant contributions to his/or her community. The Outstanding
Alumni recipient also represents WNCC at the state level and is recognized as the
Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) Distinguished Alumni.
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award: Mr. Jesse Lopez
This award recognizes a graduate of WNCC that is 40 years of age or younger who can
be deemed a "rising star" in his/her career field and/or has demonstrated outstanding
community service.
Cara Perkins Meritorious Service Award: Ms. Judy Chaloupka
This award honors a person or organization that has served WNCC and students in a
special or extraordinary way.
Friend of the College Award: Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce
The Friend of the College is a person, organization or business that has demonstrated
a commitment to the educational advancement of people in the Nebraska Panhandle.
Family Pride Award: Dr. Daryl Wills Family
This award is meant to recognize a family with multiple generations of family members
that have attended or graduated from WNCC.