2024 Inspire Awards

Community Partner
sponsored by Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration

Finalists
Dr. Sarah Griess- Rising Hope Counseling & Consulting
Jessica Hendricks- Leadership Unlimited
Michelle Setlik- Hall County Historical Society & CCC

Excellence in Business (Large)
sponsored by Hornady Manufacturing

Finalists
Michelle Fitzke- Hornady
Jackie Havel- AMUR
Kristen Marshall Maser- Five Points Bank

Excellence in Business (Small)
sponsored by Ken’s

Finalists
Mary Berlie- Grand Island Economic Development
Heidi Isley – Associated Staffing
Jennie Wright- Summit Real Estate

Excellence in Education
sponsored by Wayne State College

Finalists
Michella Honas- Grand Island Public Schools
Dr. Amanda Levos- Grand Island Public Schools
Josie Lindell- Westridge Middle School

Excellence in Healthcare
sponsored by Grand Island Regional Medical Center

Finalists
Libby Crockett, MD MPH- Grand Island Clinic
Molly Johnson, MD- Grand Island Clinic
Nicole Thompson, PT, DPT- Live Well Physical Therapy

Inspire Scholarship
sponsored by University of Nebraska at Kearney

Finalists
Natalia Pazarena- Grand Island Senior High
Annaka Schlachter- Grand Island Senior High
Kyla Sybrandts- Grand Island Northwest

Young Professional
sponsored by Union Bank & Trust

Finalists
Taylor Lemburg- Nebraska State Probation, Dist 9
Lupita Ayala Montañez- The Multicultural Coalition
Angelica Morrow- Five Points Bank

Woman of the Year
sponsored by Eustis Body Shop

Finalists
Cindy Johnson- Grand Island Chamber
Dr. Molly Johnson- Grand Island Clinic
Michelle Setlik- Hall County Historical Society & CCC