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.
Event Livestream | September 25, 2025
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
Colbert, WA
Linda J. Pelc
Norfolk, NE
Shane Peterson
Inwood, IA
J.J. Snodgrass
Norfolk, NE
Nebraska 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
