Past NEBRASKAland Honorees
The NEBRASKAland Foundation recognizes Nebraskans who have distinguished themselves and the state. Over the years the award designations have changed. The Pioneer, Wagonmaster, and Trailblazer awards became part of the NEBRASKAlander award in 2011. The list of awardees beginning in 1982 is impressive. Dr. Tom Osborne heads the list as the first Distinguished NEBRASKAlander. Read further and one will find artists, politicians, military generals, academicians, clergy, and others from all areas of the state.
Do you have someone in mind who might be a good NEBRASKAlander? Let us know. We enjoy recognizing outstanding Nebraskans.
Past Awardees
2020
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Jim & Susanne Blue
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David G. Brown
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Keith & Doris Olsen
2019
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Sara Brandes Crook
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Ray & Jennifer O'Connor
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Ernie Weyeneth
2018
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Clark Kolterman
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J.B. Milliken
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E. Benjamin Nelson
2017
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Judi Gaiashkibos
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Robert Ripley
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Dayle Williamson
2016
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Keith & Norma Heuermann
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Jim & Rhonda Seacrest
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Bill & Evonne Williams
2015
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Gene Haynes
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Mike Johanns
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Paul Younes
2014
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Eric Brown
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Bruce F. Lauritzen
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Joel Sartore
2013
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Hod & Willa Kosman
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The Raikes Family of Ashland
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Fred & Eve Simon
2012
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David Karnes
NEBRASKAlander
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Roger Wehrbein
NEBRASKAlander
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Ken Gnadt
NEBRASKAlander
2011
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Allen Beermann
NEBRASKAlander
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DiAnna Schimek
NEBRASKAlander
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Tom Plummer
NEBRASKAlander
2010
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Richard Holland
NEBRASKAlander
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Maxine Moul
Pioneer
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Dick Mercer
Wagonmaster
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Dick Davis
Trailblazer
2009
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Woods Family
NEBRASKAlander
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Ron Hull
Pioneer
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Jack Pollock
Wagonmaster
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Doug Bereuter
Trailblazer
2008
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John Gottschalk
NEBRASKALander
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Don Overman
Pioneer
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Clayton Anderson
Pioneer
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Jane Renner Hood
Wagonmaster
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Lt. Gen. Roger Lempke
Trailblazer
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Lloyd Castner
Trailblazer
2007
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Carl & Jane Rohman
NEBRASKALander
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Carol Cope
Pioneer
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Ken Morrison
Pioneer
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Bill Barrett
Wagonmaster
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Bill “Speedy” Smith
Trailblazer
2006
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Bob Kerrey
NEBRASKALander
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Ted Kooser
Sower
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Jack Maddux
Pioneer
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Keith Blackledge
Wagonmaster
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Martin Massengale
Wagonmaster
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LaVon Crosby
Trailblazer
2005
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Father Val Peter
NEBRASKALander
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Nancy Hoch
Pioneer
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Ralph Holzfaster
Wagonmaster
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Bryce Neidig
Trailblazer
2004
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Michael B. Yanney
NEBRASKALander
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Norman Geske
Pioneer
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Tony Raimondo
Wagonmaster
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Susan Seacrest
Wagonmaster
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Benny Hochman
Trailblazer
2003
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Jim and Ruth Keene
NEBRASKALander
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Harold Stevens
Pioneer
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Arbor Day Foundation
Wagonmaster
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Lt. Shane Osborn
Trailblazer
2002
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James Stuart, Jr.
NEBRASKALander
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Donald Meier
Pioneer
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C.G. “Kelly” Holthus
Wagonmaster
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Michael McCarthy
Trailblazer
2001
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Dick, Mary & Jim Cabela
NEBRASKALander
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Gene Mahoney
Sower
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Terry Pettit
Pioneer
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Gene Budig
Wagonmaster
2000
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Charles W. & Margre H. Durham
NEBRASKALander
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Diane Nelson
Pioneer
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Gov. Kay Orr
Wagonmaster
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Ken Wortman
Trailblazer
1999
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Duane Acklie
NEBRASKALander
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Ray and Marianne Simmons
Pioneer
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Thomas Mangelsen
Wagonmaster
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College World Series of Omaha
Trailblazer
1998
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Walter Scott, Jr.
NEBRASKALander
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Sen. Jerome Warner
Sower
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Charles E. Trimble
Pioneer
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Andrew “Skip” Hove
Wagonmaster
1997
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Sen. James J. Exon
NEBRASKALander
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Ruth Amen
Pioneer
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Admiral Charles Larson
Wagonmaster
1996
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Donald Keough
NEBRASKALander
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Paul Henson
Sower
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Dan Gardner
Wagonmaster
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Abel Family
Trailblazer
1995
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Tom Allan
NEBRASKALander
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David Murdock
Sower
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Lewis Lehr
Wagonmaster
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Petersen Family of DeWitt
Trailblazer
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George Lundeen
Pioneer
1994
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Peter G. Peterson
NEBRASKALander
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Dr. Lee Guyton Simmons, Jr.
Wagonmaster
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Virgil Eihusen
Wagonmaster
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Alice Dittman
Pioneer
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Dr. Robert Manley
Pioneer
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R.L. “Bob” Boozer
Trailblazer
1993
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Bob Devaney
NEBRASKALander
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Christina Hixson
Sower
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Don Bryant
Wagonmaster
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Donald O. Clifton
Trailblazer
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Theodore E. Hustead
Pioneer
1992
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Dick Cheney
NEBRASKALander
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Willard “Bill” Waldo
Wagonmaster
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Reuben A. Snake, Jr.
Trailblazer
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Daniel E. Sheehan
Pioneer
1991
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Gov. Frank Morrison
Sower
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Sen. Carl T. Curtis
NEBRASKALander
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Sen. Roman Hruska
NEBRASKALander
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Dr. Martin Marty
Wagonmaster
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Rep. Virginia Smith
Trailblazer
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Charles “Buffalo Bill” Evans
Pioneer
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Cliff Hillegass
Trailblazer
1990
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D.B. Varner
NEBRASKALander
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Lewis E. Harris
Wagonmaster
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Roger Welsch
Trailblazer
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John Hanlon
Pioneer
1989
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Clayton Yeutter
NEBRASKALander
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Charles Peebler, Jr.
Wagonmaster
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Chip Davis
Trailblazer
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Jack Van Berg
Pioneer
1988
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Harold Andersen
NEBRASKALander
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Marian Andersen
NEBRASKALander
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James Able
Wagonmaster
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Jack McBride
Trailblazer
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Elinor Brown
Pioneer
1987
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Gerald Ford
NEBRASKALander
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Gen. Albert Wedemeyer
Wagonmaster
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Mary Kay Quinlan
Trailblazer
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J. Lee Rankin
Trailblazer
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Gov. Frank Morrison
Pioneer
1986
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Walter Behlen
NEBRASKALander
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Dr. Anne Campbell
Wagonmaster
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Gail Rock
Trailblazer
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Rose Blumkin
Pioneer
1985
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Robert Keith Gray
NEBRASKALander
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Dr. Willard Turnbull
Wagonmaster
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Harold Edgerton
Trailblazer
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Tom Allan
Pioneer
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Marvin Kivett
Pioneer
1984
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V.J.Skutt
NEBRASKALander
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Harold Warp
Wagonmaster
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Nancy Foreman
Trailblazer
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Jim Hartung
Trailblazer
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Sam Cornelius
Trailblazer
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Dr. C. Bertrand Schultz
Pioneer
1983
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Barney Oldfield
NEBRASKALander
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Gov. Charles Thone
Wagonmaster
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George Round
Trailblazer
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Sen. Richard Marvel
Trailblazer
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Dr. John Janovy, Jr.
Pioneer
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Marie Vogt
Pioneer
1982
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Tom Osborne
NEBRASKALander
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Barry Kennedy
Wagonmaster
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Merlyn Carlson
Wagonmaster
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Lawrence Youngman
Trailblazer
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Doris Royal
Trailblazer
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Jim Denney
Pioneer
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Nellie Snyder Yost
Pioneer
