Awarded to Spreetail
- for participating in Reverse Pitch, inspiring students to explore tech fields
- for co-hosting State of the Practice, giving students a look at e-commerce
- for sponsoring Future Builders Challenge, identifying student innovators & entrepreneurs
Awarded to Kidwell
- for creating a STEM program for high school students
- for encouraging exploration of high-demand construction careers
- for opening teenagers to possibilities in fields they haven’t considered
Awarded to Pixel Bakery
- for volunteering to mentor Future Builders Challenge participants
- for supporting the advancement of future entrepreneurs, innovators & builders
- for creating a promotional video pro bono for the program
Awarded to Lincoln Housing Authority
- for providing affordable housing to families undergoing nancial stress
- for presenting diverse books to children through the Reading Matters program
- for replicating the success of Reading Matters across the country
Awarded to UNL Computer Science and Engineering
- for preparing students for the future’s most innovative, challenging & promising careers
- for leading the planning & hosting for Reverse Pitch & State of the Practice
- for connecting student attendees to opportunities in Lincoln’s tech industry
Awarded to Lincoln Literacy
- for helping Lincoln residents learn English so they can succeed in the workplace
- for working with TMCO, providing on-the-job English training to refugee employees
- for assisting refugees with medical backgrounds learn English to acquire medical field jobs
Awarded to Don’t Panic Labs
- for providing tools & counsel to help growing Lincoln-area businesses
- for mentoring students in the Future Builders Challenge
- for creating & maintaining MyLNK app
Awarded to Neenah Foundry, Deeter Operations
- for participating in employment fairs offered by EmployLNK
- for hiring a veteran in cooperation with the local Veterans Administration
- for discussing job opportunities for veterans via the Veterans Administration
Awarded to Nebraska Department of Labor
- for playing a crucial role in the success of EmployLNK
- for connecting agencies & organizing employment-focused events
- for serving over 5,000 residents through EmployLNK
Awarded to TMCO
- for investing in the well-being & futures of their employees & families
- for supporting quality early childhood care & education
- for promoting & providing employee skill building programs
Awarded to Acklie Charitable Foundation
- for providing funding for Learn to Dream scholarship to Lincoln students
- for improving post-secondary education options for low-income students
- for helping 5,000 high school graduates advance their educations at SCC
Awarded to Kabredlo’s
- for recognizing employees need peace of mind about their children while at work
- for creating Kanga Child Development Center
- for opening the Center to both employees and community members
Awarded to Ameritas
- for ongoing investment in the Future Builders Challenge for volunteering
- for Reverse Pitch and State of the Practice events
- for recruiting tech talent for Lincoln
Awarded to Barnes & Noble
- for selecting Read Aloud Lincoln to receive Holiday Book Drive donations
- for donating and distributing 2,200 books to preschool children
- for promoting community engagement and childhood literacy
Awarded to Bryan Health
- for recognizing impacts of reading & creating two Bryan Health Little Libraries
- for encouraging visiting families to take a free book & read each day
- for offering themed libraries that capture children’s imaginations
Awarded to Steve Parker
- for encouraging Hy-Vee employees to graduate, then promoting from within
- for participating in local hiring fairs
- for donating 300-400 donuts every year to Project Homeless Connect
Awarded to Sampson Construction
- for donating expertise & time to Dimensions Education Programs
- for assisting in remodeling a building serving babies & young children
- for doing it with courtesy & creativity, finishing on-time & on-budget
Awarded to Brian Ardinger
- for mentoring & coaching Future Builders Challenge participants
- for providing IO Summit engagement for high school entrepreneurs
- for leadership & support of numerous innovation initiatives
