Established by the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, this program recognizes eighth-grade youth from across Nebraska for their excellence in sports, academics or leadership.

Initiated in 1944, this statewide program, co-sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald, recognizes those who unselfishly place others before themselves. Individuals young and old, clubs and even entire communities have been singled out for recognition by their peers. Nominations are accepted year-around with the annual review date set for March 15 each year. Click here for a 2010 form.

Named in honor of Isadore "Ike" Friedman, these awards honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. Student recipients of the Ike Friedman Leadership award will be given a $2,000 scholarship and teacher recipients will be given a $1,000 monetary stipend. Click here for student nomination information. Click here for teacher nomination information. Nominations are due March 30, 2009.

For more than 50 years, this program has honored farm families in Nebraska whose land has been owned by the same family for 100 years or more. Nearly 5,200 families in 91 counties have been honored since inception. This program is co-sponsored by the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers. Program deadline each year is May 1st with plaques and gatepost markers being presented at the annual county fair in which the land is owned. Click here for an application form in MS Word or click here for a pdf of the form.