Award Recipients

Congratulations to this year's outstanding Achievement Award recipients. During this special event, we honor members of the Northeast Community College family who have led distinguished lives and careers. Individuals and/or organizations with whom we are proud to call friends of this institution.

Whether the recipients have made significant contributions to this institution and to the community college system as a whole or they are successful friends who have made outstanding contributions to their local communities, the honorees below exemplify the qualities valued at Northeast.


2025 Award Winners

Northeast Community College Alumni Hall of Success

Awarded to former students who have achieved significant success in their profession, exhibited exemplary citizenship qualities, or made significant contributions to their community.

Brad Matthies

Brad Matthies
Colbert, WA


Linda Pelc holding award in front of Northeast Backdrop

Linda J. Pelc
Norfolk, NE

Shane Peterson holding award in front of Northeast Backdrop

Shane Peterson
Inwood, IA


JJ Snodgrass holding award in front of Northeast Backdrop

J.J. Snodgrass
Norfolk, NE


Northeast president presenting award to Kari WadeNebraska Community College Association Distinguished Alumni

Award is presented by the Nebraska Community College Association to one distinguished graduate of each of the community college areas. Recipients have previously been awarded the Northeast Alumni Hall of Success Award.

Kari Wade, Ed.D., MSN, RN, CNE | Lincoln, NE