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Leadership Unlimited Awards

Hall of Fame

The Leadership Unlimited Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a lasting impact on the region:

Individual Inductees:

·        Dan Naranjo, 2026

·        Nichole Stoltenberg, 2026

·        Chris Peterson, 2026

Organizational Inductees:

·        Grand Island Police Department, 2026

·        Copycat Printing and Signs, 2026

·        Hornady Manufacturing, 2026

Each inductee was honored for exemplary leadership, commitment to community betterment, and contributions that embody the mission of Leadership Unlimited.

Annual Awards

Each year, board members, alumni and current class members nominate individuals and businesses in the community for our Annual Awards.

  • Densel Rasmussen Alumni of the Year
  • Outstanding Program Support Partner of the Year
  • New Business Partner of the Year

Recipients

Densel Rasmussen LT Alumni of the Year

  • 2024, Travis Mittan
  • 2023, Jennifer Barker
  • 2022, Carlos Barcenas
  • 2021, Teresa Anderson
  • 2020, Brad Bell
  • 2019, Dan Naranjo
  • 2018, Jerry Milner
  • 2017, Angela Simdorn
  • 2016, Mike Schuster
  • 2015, Brian Kort
  • 2014, Paul Hoos
  • 2013, Alison Larson
  • 2012, Kari Hooker-Leep
  • 2011, Lisa Willman
  • 2010, Jay Judds
  • 2009, Jennifer Worthingon
  • 2008, Patti Lofgreen
  • 2007, Will Armstrong
  • 2006, Nicki Stoltenbrerg
  • 2005, Anti Lewandowski
  • 2004, Kim Dinsdale
  • 2003, Senator Ray Aguilar

 

Class Leader Award

  • 2026, Tina Moreno, LT 40
  • 2025, Jamye Sautter, LT 39
  • 2024, Chad Shock, LT 38
  • 2023, Ryan Hanousek, LT 37
  • 2022, Courtney Glock, LT 36
  • 2021, Sarah Griess, LT 35
  • 2020, Audrey Rowley, LT 34
  • 2019, Cole Larsen, LT 33
  • 2018, Zac Griess, LT 32

 

Outstanding Program Support Partner of the Year

  • 2024, Ken's
  • 2023, Five Points Bank
  • 2022, CHI St. Francis 
  • 2021, JBS
  • 2020, Copycat Printing
  • 2019, Bosselman Enterprises
  • 2018, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
  • 2017, HELIX Financial
  • 2016, Rotary
  • 2015, Hornady
  • 2014, Roy's Grand Dodge
  • 2013, Platte Valley State Bank
  • 2012, Global Industries
  • 2011, Chief Industries

New Business Partner of the Year

  • 2023, Zabuni Specialty Coffee
  • 2021, Roe Buick
  • 2019, College Park
  • 2018, Prairie Pride Brewing
  • 2013, Pathway Bank
  • 2012, Bosselman Energy
  • 2011, H&H Distributing
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