NPCC students/employees recognized at Honors Convocation

Mid-Plains Community College President Ryan Purdy presents the Presidential Award to Erica Hopping, of Sutherland, during the North Platte Community College Honors Convocation Monday in NPCC’s McDonald-Belton Theater.
The accomplishments of North Platte Community College students and employees were recognized during NPCC's annual Honors Convocation Monday.
The ceremony was in the McDonald-Belton Theater on NPCC's South Campus. Honorees included representatives from various college clubs and organizations and recipients of the following awards.
Area Vice President of Academic Affairs and North Platte Community College Dr. Jody Tomanek presents the Vice President of Instruction award to Slavomyr Marchenko, of Kyiv, Ukraine.
Cabinet Awards
Presidential – Erica Hopping, Sutherland
Vice President of Instruction – Slavomyr Marchenko, Kyiv, Ukraine
Vice President of Student Services of the Year Award – Alysen Daniels, Mullen
Area Vice President of Student Affairs Kelly Rippen presents the Vice President of Student Services of the Year Award to Alysen Daniels, of Mullen, during the North Platte Community College Honors Convocation Monday in NPCC's McDonald-Belton Theater.
Division Awards
Applied Technologies
Diesel – Caleb Vote, Wallace
HVAC – Brecken Loftin, Cozad
Electrical – Ethan LeGrande, Ogallala
Business and Technology
Business Student of the Year - Jackie Reyes, Lexington
Business Office Technology – Przemyslaw Zygmunciak, Włocławek, Poland
Graphic Design – Michael Richey, North Platte
Health Occupations
Nursing, Second Year – Antonia Villani, Frederick, Colo.
Mathematics and Science
Science – Mahala Sanchez, Broken Bow
Agriculture – Amber Wolever, Snyder, Colo.
Spirit Awards:
Students - Alysen Daniels, of Mullen; Georgia Flanders, of North Platte; Maricela Melendez, of Arnold; Stephenie Nelson, of Stapleton; Christopher Terry, of Grant; Josiah Wriedt, of Norfolk
Adjunct instructor - Carol Sandau
Faculty Achievement in Student Success Award (Presented to an outstanding faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student success and student retention.):
Dr. Jessie Allen, English instructor
Professional Achievement in Student Success Award (An outstanding employee who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student support and student retention.):
Kendra Betts, custodian