The Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), Board of Directors, and staff, recognized the 2026 Awards of Achievement recipients
Launch the media gallery 1 playerNASB is a private, nonprofit organization that serves the needs of board members in Nebraska public school districts and Educational Service Units. Nebraska’s 1,700 school board members may participate in board development training throughout the year by attending workshops and conferences to help strengthen their role in governance, legislative advocacy, and stewardship of district resources in support of student achievement. In recognition of their volunteer time and commitment to education, the Association recognizes continued participation and growth in best-practice governance.
Through the Awards of Achievement program, board members earn points for participation in workshops and events, as well as their district’s participation in NASB programs and services. There are 10 total levels of the program, with points carrying over year to year. The following board members were recognized for their outstanding excellence for achieving the Levels of 7, 8, 9 or 10. For individual photos of those in attendance, please reply with specific requests.
LEVEL X RECIPIENTS FOR 2026
All Level VII through X for 2026, with photos, as well as all-time Level X recipients, can be found at https://members.nasbonline.
- Stephanie Summers - David City
- Sandy Noffsinger - Dundy County Stratton
- Brenda Sherman - ESU 3
- Jim Vlach - Lyons-Decatur Northeast
- Dan Scheer - St. Paul
- John Mandl - Stanton
LEVEL IX RECIPIENTS FOR 2026
- Suzanne Sapp - Ashland-Greenwood
- Garlyn Grosse - Cedar Bluffs
- Joel Carlson - Cozad
- Richard Stephens - ESU 7
- Ken Winters - Plattsmouth
- Elizabeth Kumru - Ralston
- Allison Sandman - Wauneta-Palisade
LEVEL VIII RECIPIENTS FOR 2026
- Ryan Stearns - Brady
- Pam Holcomb - Broken Bow
- Jason Richters - Centennial
- Candy Becher - Columbus
- Mary Scarborough - ESU 3
- Tony Roth - Milford
- Brad Helgerson - Mitchell
- Patti Gubbels - Norfolk
- Gary Kubicek - Norris
- Skip Altig - North Platte
- Amy Rowse - O'Neill
- Brandon Desh - Palmyra
- Jayson Bishop - Perkins County
- Mary Roarty – Ralston
LEVEL VII RECIPIENTS FOR 2026
- Jessica Pozehl - Ainsworth
- David Nygren - Ashland-Greenwood
- Karen Stille - Ashland-Greenwood
- Laura Osborne - Auburn
- Ron Johnson - Banner County
- Tom Menke - Chadron
- Michele Starman - Cozad
- Jeff Bacon - ESU 4
- Jan Myers - ESU 6
- Ken Spray - ESU 9
- Mark Sinner ESU 13
- Patricia Jones - ESU 13
- Tom Millette - ESU 13
- Angela Judd - Fairbury
- Brian Kroll - Gibbon
- Kyle Janssen - Gretna
- Kim Wellensiek - Johnson County Central
- Jamie Lewandowski - Loup City
- Ed Swotek - Malcolm
- Kevin Raun - Minden
- Jeanie McCloud - Newman Grove
- Shavonna Holman - Omaha
- Cory Holm - Paxton
- Phil Kramper - Ponca
- Robin Richards - Ralston
- Mark Lang - Scottsbluff
- Geoffrey Ruth - Shelby-Rising City
To learn more about the Awards of Achievement Program visit https://members.nasbonline.