2023 Inspire Awards

Community Partner
sponsored by Bosselman Enterprises

Finalists
Amy Bennett – YWCA
Christine Haba – Central Community College
Liz Mayfield – Hope Harbor

Excellence in Business (Large)
sponsored by Hornady Manufacturing

Finalists
Morganne Manivong – Bosselman Enterprises
Molly Stewart – GTA Insurance Group
Renae Waltemath – Hornady Manufacturing

Excellence in Business (Small)
sponsored by Midwest Restaurant Supply

Finalists
Megan Goplin – Keller Williams Heartland
Dana Jelinek – Grand Island Tourism
Jenny McDermott – The Dance Co.

Excellence in Education
sponsored by Wayne State College

Finalists
Amy Boyer – Grand Island Public Schools
Yvette Englehaupt – Literacy Council of Grand Island
Kelli Wemhoff – Northwest Public Schools

Excellence in Healthcare
sponsored by Grand Island Regional Medical Center

Finalists
Nikki Colburn – CHI St. Francis
Barb Engberg – Live Well Physical Therapy
Melissa Girard-Lemmons – Animal Medical Clinic

Inspire Scholarship
sponsored by University of Nebraska at Kearney

Finalists
Laila McComb – Grand Island Senior High
Olivia Ottman – Northwest High School
Daina Rosenlund – Northwest High School

Young Professional
sponsored by Union Bank & Trust

Finalists
Courtney Glock – Grand Island Chamber
Kelsey Helgoth – Lazy K Arena
Audrey Lutz – Innate Concepts

Woman of the Year
sponsored by Ken’s

Finalists
Deb Ashworth – Operation Lifesaver
Lupita Ayala Montanez – Multicultural Coalition
Kim Dinsdale – Civic Leader