NPCC students/employees recognized at Honors Convocation

The accomplishments of North Platte Community College students and employees were recognized during the 2026 Honors Convocation Monday afternoon.

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

Cabinet Awards

Presidential Award – William Anderson. 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 – Zoe Maher. 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 – Jazlyn Richardson. The recognition is bestowed upon an outstanding student leader who has demonstrated a commitment to co-curricular achievement.

Division Awards

Applied Technologies

Diesel – Ashton Schiel

HVAC – Nathan McMullen

Electrical – Brody Nordhausen

Business and Technology

Agribusiness – Mckenzie Engelhaupt

Graphic Design – Chloe Bear Killer

Health Occupations

Dental – Iris Robles

Nursing – Ann Gous

Humanities, Human Services and Social Science

Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Music, Theater) – Susan Shepard

Social Science – Alexandra Blackwell

Mathematics and Science

Math – Albert Carrillo

Science – Leandra Chapman

Faculty Achievement in Student Success Award – Bryan Herrick, automotive 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 – Ben Schmidt, assistant director of safety and security. The award is given to an outstanding employee who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student support and student retention.

 

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Presidential Award recipient William Anderson (right) is recognized by MPCC President Ryan Purdy during the North Platte Community College Honors Convocation Monday afternoon on South Campus.