The Western Nebraska Community College Alumni Association is pleased to announce the
2018 recipients of the WNCC Alumni & Friends awards. Recipients will be recognized
at the fifth annual Alumni & Friends Banquet, which is part of WNCC's Homecoming week
celebration beginning October 21.
"This year's honorees highlight everything that is special about WNCC," said WNCC
Alumni Relations Director Jennifer Sibal. "As we take a week to celebrate our Cougar
pride, we are so excited to welcome home our alumni and recognize these deserving
individuals and families who are shining examples of the success and excellence within
our Cougar community."
Award recipients include:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Cora Hernandez
This award is given to a person or group who has demonstrated a lasting commitment
to serve the mission and community of Western Nebraska Community College.
Outstanding Alumnus & NCCA Distinguished Alumni Award: Judy Daniels Streeter
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: Michael Gillen
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: Tom Donahue
This award honors a person or organization that has served WNCC students and the community
in a special or extraordinary way.
Friend of the College Award: Jim and Cindi Neuwirth
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: Marilyn Wimmer Family
This award is meant to recognize a family with multiple generations of family members
that have attended or graduated from WNCC.