NPCC students/employees recognized at Honors Convocation

The accomplishments of North Platte Community College students and employees were recognized during the 2024 Honors Convocation Monday afternoon. 

Honorees included representatives from various college clubs and organizations and recipients of the following awards.

Cabinet Awards

Presidential Award – Reece Halley, of Torrington, Wyo. The Presidential Award is presented to an outstanding student who has excelled in academics, leadership and service to the college and community.

Vice President of Instruction Award – Juan Zanguitu, of Argentina. The award is given to an outstanding student who has excelled in the classroom and demonstrated a commitment to continued academic achievement. 

Vice President of Student Services Award – Ashley Smolik, of Cozad. The recognition is bestowed upon an outstanding student leader who has demonstrated a commitment to co-curricular achievement.

Division Awards

Applied Technologies

Automotive - Nathan Lytle, of McCook

Diesel – Kenneth Gann, of North Platte

HVAC – Logan Stephens, of Ogallala

Electrical – Kaden Cooper, of North Platte

Welding - Natasha Martinez, of North Platte

Business and Technology

Business - Cooper Franzen, of Brady and Jonathon Keneipp, of North Platte

Health Occupations

Nursing – Olivia Perez, of Byers, Colo.

Humanities, Human Services and Social Science 

Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Music, Theater) – Anja Tejral, of North Platte

Social Science – Isabella Martinez, of North Platte

Mathematics and Science

Math – Dylan LaVante, of North Platte

Science – Emily Johnson, of Briggsdale, Colo.

Faculty Achievement in Student Success Award - Kristin Simpson, music instructor. The award is presented to an outstanding faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student success and student retention.

Professional Achievement in Student Support Award – Shelby Hills, financial aid specialist. The award is given to an outstanding employee who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student support and student retention.