News Release
May 2, 2022
NEBRASKA FBLA RECOGNIZES STATE AWARD WINNERS
The Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitive events were held at the 60th annual State Leadership Conference in Kearney April 11-13, 2022, at the Younes Conference Center.
More than, 1,700 middle and high school students and advisers from 131 chapters attended the conference to compete in more than 80-chapter, team, and individual events, attend leadership workshops, and celebrate the Success of Nebraska FBLA.
High school students placing first, second, or third in the competitive events and middle school students placing first and second qualified to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois, June 29‑July 2.
The 2022-2023 Nebraska FBLA State Officers are:
Payton Smidt, Tri-County High School, President
Kevin Flesner, Arlington High School, Vice President
Isaac Stromberg, Lakeview High School, Secretary
Trinity Black, Lincoln Southwest High School, Treasurer
Graham Christensen, Aurora High School, Reporter
Bailey Taylor, Arlington High School, Parliamentarian
Outstanding Local Chapter Adviser
Jan Osborn, Sargent High School
Who’s Who in Nebraska FBLA
Lucas Lunzmann, Auburn
Nebraska FBLA National Businessperson of the Year
Tyler Wellman, NLN Financial Group Lincoln, NE
Nebraska FBLA Business of the Year
Lilee Louise Boutique, Spencer, NE; Nominated by Boyd County FBLA
Members and chapters receiving awards are:
3-D Animation,
- Esther Hogrefe; Peyton Remm, Stanton
- Destiny Lucero, Academies of Grand Island
Accounting I,
- Kolton Jueneman, Waverly
- JR Schaaf, Broken Bow
- Gavin Pokorny, Wahoo
- Emma Rasmussen, Cambridge
- Nicholas Thieszen, Heartland
- Brandy Bode, Hershey
- Brianna Stroh, Adams Central
- Brooke Milam, Newman Grove
Accounting II
- Justin Johnson, Broken Bow
- Morgan Peterson, Chase County
- Ella O’Neil, Chase County
- Wade Sanders, Alliance
- Madelyn Harrifeld, Johnson County Central
- Burk Farley, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Hayden Thompson, Bellevue West
- Hayden Schultz, Bellevue West
Advertising
- Tee McKay, Ord
- Ben Jacobsen, Lincoln East
- Daniel Kasparek, Waverly
- Olivia Nystrom, Omaha Skutt Catholic
- Aubrie Erickson, Axtell
- Braxton Dalton, Malcolm
- Taylor Larsen, Ravenna
- Ben Kubicek, Elkhorn High
Agribusiness
- Mekenna Fisher, Sutherland
- Kaitlin Pfeiffer, Ashland – Greenwood
- Lane Johannes, Arlington
- Makenzie Jones, Conestoga
- Samantha Bonifas, Silver Lake
- Brynn Holtmeier, Meridian
- Emma Rasmussen, Cambridge
- Braden Jurgens, Wilber Clatonia
American Enterprise Project
- Sophia Baedke; Jenna Murch-Shafer; Derek Wang, Blair
- Cassidy Callaway; Haylee Josoff; Jordan Vogler, Elmwood – Murdock
- Kaytlin Danner; Leah Levenhagen; Liz Levenhagen, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Alexandra Howell; Ty Schelkopf, Fillmore Central
- Zane Grizzle; Hannah Robertson; Alissa York, Fairbury
- Cody Hall; Michael Sorenson; Dalton Stewart, Chadron
Banking & Financial Systems
- Gabbi Anzalone; Lane Johannes; Jordan Meehan, Arlington
- Larkin Barry; Deva Pushkaran; Taylor Streich, Lincoln Southeast
- Trevor Denker; Josh Hoppe; Mackenzie O’Flaherty, Arlington
- Jordan Biggs; Owen Krahulik; Nathan Roebke, Seward
- Harley Paprocki, Lincoln East
- Mason Chandler; Nixon Hanna; Elaine Suh, Lincoln East
- Damien Rodriguez; Hayden Schultz; Hayden Thompson, Bellevue West
- Gabe Grove; Bryson Warner, Southern Valley
Broadcast Journalism
- Tyler Baue; Reghan Bloomquist; Abrielle Nelson, Wausa
- Jacob Cerny; Fernando Perez; Garrett Tachovsky, Dorchester
- Isabella Cao, Kearney
- Kaden Polt; Riley Wagner, Osmond
- Macy Blahak; Kallie Edins; Jimena Riajas, Columbus Lakeview
- Evan Cyboron; Zack Holloway; Gage Waterhouse, Broken Bow
- Abby Kasuske; Leah Levin; Kaitlin Pfeiffer, Ashland – Greenwood
- Ashlynn Boell; Mollie Nielsen, West Point – Beemer
Business Calculations
- Trevor Goesch, Boyd County
- Ben Thrasher, Wahoo
- Curtis Krause, Freeman
- Gavin Pokorny, Wahoo
- Sela Rikli, Elmwood – Murdock
- Toby Luedders, Columbus High
- Asher Lahm, Raymond Central
- Daniel Kumm, Lincoln East
Business Communication
- Aiden Anderson, Saint Paul
- Mekenna Fisher, Sutherland
- Emily Kwarcinski, Ashland – Greenwood
- Jacey Kent, Cambridge
- Reegan Kuhlman, Laurel – Concord – Coleridge
- Alyssa Erthum, Ainsworth
- Morgan Moore, Elkhorn High
- Sela Rikli, Elmwood – Murdock
Business Ethics
- Kaylee Crosby; Preston Ramaekers; Carsen Staehr, Aurora
- Alyssa Bigley; Emerson Lindley, Ashland – Greenwood
- Malcolm Witte, Waverly
- Jada Frank, Lincoln Southwest
- Carlee Curttright; Ella Matteen, Auburn
- Aubrey Janousek; Luke Seevers;Seward
- Autumn Iversen; Taylor Luben; Mya Larson, Wahoo
- Matthew Cover; Seth Meredith; Noah Morlan, Weeping Water
Business Financial Plan
- Emily Kleinschmit; Emily Woockman; Addison Wynia, Wausa
- Kaytlin Danner; Liz Levenhagen; Jase Voorhees, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Mason Benham; Ryan Bohling; Kade Davis, Johnson – Brock
- Lilian Bogle, Waverly
Business Law
- Grace Williams, Cedar Bluffs
- Alex Tonniges, Seward
- Adriana Gutierrez, Waverly
- Zoran Curgus, Lincoln East
- Carsten Fox, Broken Bow
- Winston Chu, Kearney
- Evan Schwede, Bishop Neumann
- Austin Schroeder, Seward
Business Management
- Abby Dragoo, Lincoln North Star
- Claire Kiolbasa; Elijah Mulligan, Adams Central
- Julia Landauer; Jordan Meehan; Barrett Nielsen, Arlington
- Trevor Denker; Mackenzie O’Flaherty; Bailey Taylor, Arlington
- Taylor Wickham, Kearney
- Drew Knust; Preston Ramaekers; Carsen Staehr, Aurora
- Owen Krahulik; Alex Tonniges; Noah Fields, Seward
- Brodie McConville; Lincoln Sanny, Kearney
Business Plan
- Paige Drueke; Amelia Hakl; McKenzie Snyder, Boyd County
- Emily Krupicka; Emelia Richling; Kristan Rinkol, Grand Island Northwest
- Saket Reddy, Lincoln East
- Cade Hosier; Levi Offner; Jaxson Spellman, Elmwood – Murdock
- Jada Frank; Stefani Johnson, Lincoln Southwest
- Caleb Fossenbarger; Jadyn Hahn; Audrey Sandfort, Johnson – Brock
- Holly Campbell; Alyonna Davis; Taylor West, Ashland – Greenwood
- Kaylee Anderson; Madisen Compton, Lyons – Decatur Northeast
Client Service
- Aleah Vinkenberg, Aurora
- Paige Williams, Ashland – Greenwood
- Rorie Filbert, Seward
- Macy Wittler, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Brianna Ross, Elmwood – Murdock
- Ava Tessman, Fillmore Central
- Adam Alfs, Shickley
- Kilee Thorell, Wausa
Coding & Programming
- Saket Reddy, Lincoln East
- Shrey Agarwal; Nixon Hanna, Lincoln East
- Ben Kubicek; Matt Uehling; Isaac Workman, Elkhorn High
- Michael Sorenson, Chadron
- Bo Ott, Omaha Skutt Catholic
Community Service Project
- Zoe Kaczor; Liz Kersch, Boyd County
- Isabella Cao, Kearney
- Tatum Backemeyer; Delaney Frahm; Ella Zierott, Elmwood – Murdock
- Riley Schmidt; Erandy Rodriguez-Herrera, Crete
- Garrett Kunkee; Reghan Reis; Hannah Urkoski, Twin River
- Kristen Holcomb; Odalis Ramirez; Eduardo Simental, Gibbon
- Ali Morris; Bailey Motley; Bailey Ridder, Broken Bow
- Sofia Heaston, Seward
Computer Applications
- Jason Le, Lincoln North Star
- Cassidy Callaway, Elmwood – Murdock
- Gus Burns, Arlington
- Charlee Wegner, Saint Paul
- Trevor Goesch, Boyd County
- Brendilou Armstrong, Chadron
- Kayley Wells, Saint Paul
- Creighton Orchard, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
Computer Game & Simulation Programming
- Cameron Carlson; Jack Voss, Academies of Grand Island
- Easton Else; Nolan Hill; Luke Wegmen, Seward
- Bo Ott, Omaha Skutt Catholic
- Nathaniel Cloud; Kolton Jueneman; Daniel Kasparek, Waverly
Computer Problem Solving
- Zack Holloway, Broken Bow
- Trevor Goesch, Boyd County
- Asher Lahm, Raymond Central
- Jack Wall, Seward
- Cameron Carlson, Academies of Grand Island
- Jack Voss, Academies of Grand Island
- Owen Mierau, Heartland
- Andy Vu, Kearney
Cyber Security
- Asher Lahm, Raymond Central
- Thomas Safago, Lawrence Nelson
- Cameron Carlson, Academies of Grand Island
- Jack Voss, Academies of Grand Island
- Zack Holloway, Broken Bow
- Daniel Kasparek, Waverly
- Luke Jones, Bellevue West
- Noah Fields, Seward
Database Design & Application
- Kevin Flesner, Arlington
- Dathan Hansen, Arlington
- Cole Jackson, Ponca
- Trinity Black, Lincoln Southwest
- Harrison Koehn, Elmwood – Murdock
- Noah Jurgens, Freeman
- Cassidy Callaway, Elmwood – Murdock
- Kristen Billings, Auburn
Digital Video Production
- Thomas Safago, Lawrence Nelson
- Clare Jandrain; Tessa Malesker; Lindsey Wessling, Omaha Mercy
- Faith McDonald; Hope McDonald, Centura
- Graham Christenson; Drew Knust; Ethan Ramaekers, Aurora
- Drew Beeson; Noah Holoubek, Clarkson – Leigh
- Alexis Mogensen; Katie Mogensen; Amanda Smith, Weeping Water
- Leah Bloomquist; Reghan Bloomquist; Abrielle Nelson, Wausa
- Halie Faus; Amelia Hoffman, Boyd County
E-business
- Emily Kleinschmit; Ali Lundberg; Darla Nelson, Wausa
- Jaycee Fangmeyer; Kaelyn Fisher; Bree Schefdore, Ashland – Greenwood
- Samantha Prieto, Lyons – Decatur Northeast
- Henry Coleman; Reid Fletcher; Riley Wilson, Elmwood – Murdock
- Cara Bunger; Katelyn Bunger; McKinley Ritner, Wilcox – Hildreth
- Shelby Jenkinson; Kyra Louthan; Jadin Wegner, Stanton
Economics
- Bo Ott, Omaha Skutt Catholic
- Mason Chandler, Lincoln East
- Saket Reddy, Lincoln East
- Luke Greisen, Lincoln East
- Danielle Fortik, Malcolm
- Matt Uehling, Elkhorn High
- Ethan Wilkinson, Seward
- Taylor Wickham, Kearney
Electronic Career Portfolio
- Sydney Fisher, Grand Island Northwest
- Jordyn Coe, Crete
- Miya Carson, Ashland – Greenwood
- David Gerdes, Johnson – Brock
- Leah Levenhagen, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Jami Mans, Fairbury
- Nathan Lockman, Elmwood – Murdock
- Luke Smith, Platteview
Entrepreneurship
- Sam Verdoni; Chloe Winfield; Kloye Bullers, Platteview
- Cale Jacobsen; Cougar Konzem; Lila Marzouk, Ashland – Greenwood
- Princess McElroy; Macy Lakeman; Lindsey Wessling, Omaha Mercy
- Tucker Bergen; Trev Peters; Kale Wetjen, Heartland
- Cade Hosier; Nathan Lockman; Levi Offner, Elmwood – Murdock
- Ethan McGee; Jordan Meehan; Bailey Taylor, Arlington
- Dalton Newcomer; Lucas O’Daniel; Weston Wollberg, Arlington
- Kylen Borders; Carsten Fox; JR Schaaf, Broken Bow
Future Business Leader
- Isabella Cao, Kearney
- Zoran Curgus, Lincoln East
- Mackenzie O’Flaherty, Arlington
- Dillon Kim, Arlington
- Peyton Schoone, Minden
- Vivian Slagle, Sargent
- Gracie Jones, Chadron
- Ethan McGee, Arlington
Graphic Design
- Bailey Bracht; Julia Landauer, Arlington
- Tyler Baue; Ali Lundberg, Wausa
- Josie Browning; Lindsey Wessling, Omaha Mercy
- Quinn Kasl; Addison Lehr; Hailey Schweitzer, Dorchester
- Samantha Prieto, Lyons – Decatur Northeast
- Brooklyn Eckert, Boyd County
- Eli Delhay; Solomon Delhay, Freeman
- Lilly Rowe, Columbus Lakeview
Health Care Administration
- Kaylee Rimel, Wilber Clatonia
- Ashlyn Krohn, Boone Central
- Luke Polacek, Wahoo
- Joe Paysen, Kearney
- Catie Reed, Freeman
- Aubrey Kment, Stanton
- Ben Kubicek, Elkhorn High
- Cara Bunger, Wilcox – Hildreth
Help Desk
- Deva Pushkaran, Lincoln Southeast
- Javon Jarmon, Bellevue West
- Vanessa Jiminez, Johnson County Central
- Emerson Lindley, Ashland – Greenwood
- Connor Carpenter, Minden
- Noah Fields, Seward
- Izzy Sanchez, Arlington
- Kolby Hunt, Southern Valley
Hospitality and Event Management
- Layne Sutton; Lillian Wiese, Dundy County Stratton
- Sadie Loehr; Abby Stroh; Brianna Stroh, Adams Central
- Taylor Streich, Lincoln Southeast
- Aubrey Janousek; Sofia Heaston; Luke Seevers, Seward
- Paige Dykstra; Caroline Schrick; Chloe Schrick, Blair
- Connor Carpenter; Peyton Schoone, Minden
- Matthew Cover; Seth Meredith; Noah Morlan, Weeping Water
- Hallie Chipperfield; Brendilou Armstrong; Gracie Jones, Chadron
Impromptu Speaking
- Emily Krupicka, Grand Island Northwest
- Leo Goldberg, Lincoln East
- Brandon Kristensen, Wausa
- Isabella Cao, Kearney
- Dillon Kim, Arlington
- Baylen Johnson, Kenesaw
- Mitchel Beeson, Clarkson – Leigh
- Jacob DeGroot, Seward
Insurance & Risk Management
- Justin Johnson, Broken Bow
- Brandon Kristensen, Wausa
- Brayden Bae, Elkhorn North
- Abrielle Nelson, Wausa
- Aubrie Erickson, Axtell
- Brice Vitosh, Chase County
- Cole Story, Wausa
- Darla Nelson, Wausa
International Business
- Josh Hoppe; Ethan McGee; Jordan Meehan, Arlington
- Elliot Gossin; Brooks Kissinger; Cougar Konzem, Ashland – Greenwood
- Brady Goertzen; Weston Ohrt; Austin Schmidt, Heartland
- Tanner Bauld; Ashlyn Krohn; Natalie Pelster, Boone Central
- Sofia Heaston; Luke Seevers; Luke Wegmen, Seward
- Virginia Masneri; Jannis Romer; Lucie Rougean, Johnson County Central
- Zoran Curgus; Ben Jacobsen; Benjamin Morgan, Lincoln East
- Austin Schroeder; Gracen Sommerer; Ethan Wilkinson, Seward
Introduction to Business Communication
- Bella Tederman, Yutan
- Chelsea Potts, Laurel – Concord – Coleridge
- Ali Morris, Broken Bow
- Kelly Knutson, Elkhorn High
- Brock Karanda, Laurel – Concord – Coleridge
- Gus Burns, Arlington
- Katie Abbott, Hershey
- Keelyn Shea, Broken Bow
Introduction to Business Concepts
- Austin Schmidt, Heartland
- Lydia Jahnke, Heartland
- Hendric Switzer, Heartland
- Nixon Hanna, Lincoln East
- Lincoln Sanny, Kearney
- Mason Chandler, Lincoln East
- Johnathan Sevick, Bellevue West
- Sam Verdoni, Platteview
Introduction to Business Presentation
- Amy Oltman, Bellevue West
- Emma Keith; Joslyn Sargent; Audrey Whitehead, Ashland – Greenwood
- Taylor Beierman; Isabella Meyer; Natalie Pelster, Boone Central
- Erica Heiman, Osmond
- Zoe Baltensperger; Kristen Billings; Dakota Clayton, Auburn
- Rylan Bartek; Charlie Evans; Evan Hermanson, Aurora
- Elizabeth Bernt; Addison Birmeier, Boyd County
- Aselen Farley; Jayden Meyer; Colton Sprague, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
Introduction to Business Procedures
- Paige Comstock, Ashland – Greenwood
- Sarah Lange, Raymond Central
- Kaylee Goertzen, Heartland
- Sarah Rhea, Arlington
- Isabel Johnson, Heartland
- Amy Oltman, Bellevue West
- Zachery Corman, Sandy Creek
- Caitlin Campbell, Columbus High
Introduction to Event Planning
- Jude Perry; Sam Verdoni, Platteview
- Rachel Kuss; Layla Sugden, Seward
- Hailey Johnson; Emerson Knust, Neligh – Oakdale
- Madison Gompert; Avery Krohn; Hannah Krohn, Boone Central
- Carisa Brazelton; Sarah Rhea, Arlington
- Ben Rorabaugh, Lincoln North Star
- Trent Koger; Colton Willmott, Arlington
- Natalie Cervantes, Bellevue West
Introduction to FBLA
- Graham Christenson, Aurora
- Lincoln Sanny, Kearney
- Rosalie Tvrdy, Raymond Central
- Autumn Stock, Lincoln Southwest
- Keelyn Shea, Broken Bow
- Ali Morris, Broken Bow
- Alexandra Howell, Fillmore Central
- Paige Comstock, Ashland – Greenwood
Introduction to Financial Math
- Nixon Hanna, Lincoln East
- Mason Chandler, Lincoln East
- Shrey Agarwal, Lincoln East
- Austin Schmidt, Heartland
- Jacob Petr, Sandy Creek ML
- Kretyn Roth, Seward
- Everett Heath, Crete
- Hannah Herrick, Amherst
Introduction to Information Technology
- Owen Luebbe, Aurora
- Austin Schmidt, Heartland
- Shrey Agarwal, Lincoln East
- Joe Burns, Arlington
- Christopher Lawton, Bellevue West
- Caitlin Campbell, Columbus High
- Jack Schram, Platteview
- David Hadenfeldt, Centura
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
- Sarah Lange, Raymond Central
- Brooke Schilke, Chase County
- Lincoln Sanny, Kearney
- Codi Olson, Emerson – Hubbard
- Isaac Stromberg, Columbus Lakeview
- Abigail Russell, Hay Springs
- Peyton Fisher, Sutherland
- Keelyn Shea, Broken Bow
Introduction to Public Speaking
- Hope McDonald, Centura
- Taylor Beierman, Boone Central
- Rosalie Tvrdy, Raymond Central
- Lexi Blaser, Columbus Lakeview
- Kember Huber, Blair
- Brooklyn Behrends, Johnson – Brock
- Tessa Cherry, Twin River
- Owen Luebbe, Aurora
Introduction to Social Media Strategy
- Kevin Flesner; Josh Hamre; Trent Koger, Arlington
- Hadley Vanness; Cade Wakeley; Hunter West, Wausa
- Morgan Calkins; Graham Christenson; Parker Smith, Aurora
- Kate Clark; Jadah Laughlin; Gabriella McAdams, Ashland – Greenwood
- Shepherd Jacobitz; Sydney Sanders; Makenna Turner, Auburn
- Austin Fox, Broken Bow
- Isabelle Arguello; Ali Mueller, Columbus Lakeview
- Eliza Kroeker; Lauren Wanamaker; Sam Starr, Fairbury
Job Interview
- Caden Carlson, Aurora
- Isabella Cao, Kearney
- Emily Krupicka, Grand Island Northwest
- Shameel Aubeelauck, Kearney
- Zane Grizzle, Fairbury
- Rowan Havranek, Ravenna
- Alyssa Erthum, Ainsworth
- Mitchel Beeson, Clarkson – Leigh
Journalism
- Rowan Havranek, Ravenna
- Taylor Larsen, Ravenna
- John McConnel, Conestoga
- Braxton Dalton, Malcolm
- Bella Tederman, Yutan
- Kajetan Hubl, Grand Island Central Catholic
- Shelbee Burke, Alliance
- Kylen Borders, Broken Bow
Local Chapter Annual Business Report
- Henry Coleman; Reid Fletcher; Rylan Kastens, Elmwood – Murdock
- Gabbi Anzalone; Mackenzie O’Flaherty; Sarah Rhea, Arlington
- Rosalie Tvrdy, Raymond Central
- Paige Drueke; Amelia Hakl; McKenzie Snyder, Boyd County
- Burk Farley; Jase Voorhees; Cole Walters, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Shameel Aubeelauck; Isabella Cao; Winston Chu, Kearney
- Braden Allen; Jameson Jensen, Twin River
- Mica Donohue; Alex Englot; Corbin Horner, Dundy County Stratton
Management Information Systems
- Kember Huber; John Stork; Derek Wang, Blair
- Gus Burns; Kolby Tighe, Arlington
- Zack Holloway; Gage Waterhouse, Broken Bow
- Nolan Hill; Jack Wall; Luke Wegmen, Seward
- Joe Burns; Dathan Hansen; Christian Yager, Arlington
- Kolby Casey; Ella Hartung; Lucas Rasmussen, Laurel – Concord – Coleridge
- Juan Garcia; Connor McDonald; Anthony Ramirez, Academies of Grand Island
- Asher Lahm, Raymond Central
Marketing
- Abby Fisher; Cougar Konzem; Emerson Lindley, Ashland – Greenwood
- Alex Costello-Palmer; Sam Verdoni, Platteview
- Shalee Grape; Serena Henry; Claire Weidner, Boone Central
- Carson Nichols, Kearney
- Miya Carson; Cale Jacobsen; Lila Marzouk, Ashland – Greenwood
- Riley Goertzen; Dawson Ohrt; Abigael Stebbing, Heartland
- Winston Chu; Carter Cochran, Kearney
- Esmeralda Aquayo; Nathan McPhillamy, Southern Valley
Middle Level – Business Ethics
- LoReena Schauda, Sargent ML
- Caydence Feldman; Ava Paitz, Litchfield ML
- Dylan Auten; Owen Janda; Chloe Reiman, Blue Hill ML
- Maggie Peterson; Alexis Pflaster; Ruby Russell, Broken Bow ML
- Jayden Benson; Keira Voelker, Newman Grove ML
- Kinley Mollring, Pleasanton ML
- Logan Bell; Garrett Johnk; Emmett Palmer, Broken Bow ML
- Ella Simon, Centura
Middle Level – Business Etiquette
- Erin Taylor, Broken Bow ML
- Mason Janda, Centura
- Emelia Harral, Emerson – Hubbard ML
- Tate Johannes, Arlington ML
- Kynlea Kleveland, Arlington ML
- Brielle Hamel-Evans, Broken Bow ML
- Ivy Eggleston, Broken Bow ML
- Grace Finnegan, Boyd County ML
Middle Level – Career Exploration
- Caitlin Reade, Cedar Bluffs
- Emelia Harral, Emerson – Hubbard ML
- Madilynn Nolan, Boyd County ML
- Erin Taylor, Broken Bow ML
- Kayden Kayl, Boyd County ML
- Zane Kleeb, Pleasanton ML
- Taryn Jonas, Wilber Clatonia
- Skylar Kokes, Ord ML
Middle Level – Career Research
- Cheyenne Boettcher, Boyd County ML
- Addilyn Janousek, Boyd County ML
- Kooper Keefe, Sargent ML
- Dallas Grunden, Maywood ML
- MaLynn Boyles, Litchfield ML
- Carsen Vincent, Sargent ML
- Halle Quinn, Broken Bow ML
- Erin Taylor, Broken Bow ML
Middle Level – Digital Citizenship
- Jayden Benson, Newman Grove ML
- Darian Escalera, Gibbon ML
- Mason Janda, Centura
- Ruby Russell, Broken Bow ML
- Shali McCright, Wilber Clatonia
- Kayden Kayl, Boyd County ML
- Tate Johannes, Arlington ML
- MaLynn Boyles, Litchfield ML
Middle Level – Elevator Speech
- Carsen Vincent, Sargent ML
- Madison Merritt, Maywood ML
- Maggie Peterson, Broken Bow ML
- Grace Finnegan, Boyd County ML
- Gracen Eckert, Boyd County ML
- Emmett Palmer, Broken Bow ML
- Ivy Eggleston, Broken Bow ML
- Keira Voelker, Newman Grove ML
Middle Level – Exploring Computer Science
- Darian Escalera, Gibbon ML
- Skylar Kokes, Ord ML
- Alyssa Lawrence, Ord ML
- Kaci Proskocil, Ord ML
- Madison Merritt, Maywood ML
- Azia Giron, Ord ML
- Trinity Chatfield, Ord ML
- Brody Morris, Broken Bow ML
Middle Level – Exploring Economics
- Caitlin Reade, Cedar Bluffs
- Lauren Kuhlmann, Wilber Clatonia
- Dallas Grunden, Maywood ML
- Dylan Auten, Blue Hill ML
- Kara Dooley, Sandy Creek ML
- Azia Giron, Ord ML
- Jayden Benson, Newman Grove ML
- Brielle Lipovsky, Sandy Creek ML
Middle Level – Exploring Technology
- Emily Stamm, Emerson – Hubbard ML
- Kayden Kayl, Boyd County ML
- Owen Janda, Blue Hill ML
- Brody Morris, Broken Bow ML
- Dylan Auten, Blue Hill ML
- Taryn Jonas, Wilber Clatonia
- Jenni Olson, Emerson – Hubbard ML
- Carsen Vincent, Sargent ML
Middle Level – FBLA Concepts
- James Fletcher, Litchfield ML
- Madilynn Nolan, Boyd County ML
- Carsen Vincent, Sargent ML
- Monica Zoubek, Wilber Clatonia
- Grace Finnegan, Boyd County ML
- Madison Merritt, Maywood ML
- Cheyenne Boettcher, Boyd County ML
- Kinley Mollring, Pleasanton ML
Middle Level – FBLA Mission & Pledge
- James Fletcher, Litchfield ML
- Madilynn Nolan, Boyd County ML
- Kayden Kayl, Boyd County ML
- Claire Ahrens, Pleasanton ML
- Dallas Grunden, Maywood ML
Middle Level – Financial Literacy
- Tate Johannes, Arlington ML
- Kayden Kayl, Boyd County ML
- Mason Janda, Centura
- Adam Bernt, Boyd County ML
- Emily Stamm, Emerson – Hubbard ML
- Madison Merritt, Maywood ML
- Caydence Feldman, Litchfield ML
- Darian Escalera, Gibbon ML
Middle Level – Multimedia/Web Design
- Will Nelson, Boyd County ML
- Grace Finnegan; Madilynn Nolan, Boyd County ML
- Ruby Russell; Ivy Eggleston; Brielle Hamel-Evans, Broken Bow ML
- Logan Bell; Garrett Johnk, Broken Bow ML
- Tate Johannes, Arlington ML
- Blayklee Farr; Dallas Grunden; Jaylee Sellers, Maywood ML
- Lauren Kuhlmann; Shali McCright; Claire Watson, Wilber Clatonia
- Aubrey Ninneman; Kelsey Zoubek; Monica Zoubek, Wilber Clatonia
Mobile Application Development
- Andy Vu, Kearney
- Mitchel Beeson; Noah Holoubek; Samuel Pocasangre, Clarkson – Leigh
Network Design
- Cameron Carlson; Anthony Ramirez; Jack Voss, Academies of Grand Island
- Nolan Hill; Jack Wall; Luke Wegmen, Seward
- Deva Pushkaran, Lincoln Southeast
- Katelyn Edwards; Jillian Larson; Trinity Sidders, Kenesaw
- Nathaniel Cloud; Kolton Jueneman, Waverly
- Hayley Niewohner, Tekamah – Herman
- Jesse Bertrand, Axtell
- Harmony Franke; Toby Mcmillen; Dakoda Oden, Auburn
Networking Infrastructures
- Trevor Goesch, Boyd County
- Jack Wall, Seward
- Jack Voss, Academies of Grand Island
- Cameron Carlson, Academies of Grand Island
- Noah Fields, Seward
- Joshua Bugay, Bellevue West
- Zach Robeson, Freeman
- Nolan Hill, Seward
Organizational Leadership
- Jaxson Spellman, Elmwood – Murdock
- Ayva Swift, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Karsyn Broders, Malcolm
- Mackenzie O’Flaherty, Arlington
- Brynn Holtmeier, Meridian
- Alexis Keatts, Bennington
- Elizabeth Schmitt, Hershey
- Hannah Keith, Ashland – Greenwood
Parliamentary Procedure
- Shalee Grape; Serena Henry; Isabella Meyer; Madyson Zoucha, Boone Central
- Ellie Janda; Madison Mlady; Emma Karr; Kelsy Kohmetscher, Blue Hill
- Lane Johannes; Paige Kraemer; Dalton Newcomer; Bailey Taylor, Arlington
Partnership with Business Project
- Trent Koger; Dalton Newcomer; Mackenzie O’Flaherty, Arlington
- Alexis Bacon; Bailey Frahm; Sela Rikli, Elmwood – Murdock
- Kate Jones; Sydney Sanders; Makenna Turner, Auburn
- Nolan Osborn; Melissa Slagle; Vivian Slagle, Sargent
- Pryce Johnston; Emmy Oldham; Kyla Patel, Maywood
- Jack Allen; Drew Knust, Aurora
- Haley Hellwege; Bri Rasmussen, Centura
Personal Finance
- Noah Holoubek, Clarkson – Leigh
- Aiden Anderson, Saint Paul
- Nixon Hanna, Lincoln East
- Madelyn Harrifeld, Johnson County Central
- Luke Smith, Platteview
- Adriana Gutierrez, Waverly
- Gabbi Anzalone, Arlington
- Ben Thrasher, Wahoo
Political Science
- Evan Schwede, Bishop Neumann
- Preston Ramaekers, Aurora
- Owen Krahulik, Seward
- Luke Greisen, Lincoln East
- Joe Paysen, Kearney
- Leo Goldberg, Lincoln East
- John McConnel, Conestoga
- Ellie Janda, Blue Hill
Public Service Announcement
- Autumn Stock, Lincoln Southwest
- Ayva Swift; Macy Wittler, Syracuse – Dunbar – Avoca
- Shalee Grape; Tessa Hamling; Madyson Zoucha, Boone Central
- Brooklynn Jarecki; Abbie Scholl; Payton Stephan, Columbus Lakeview
- Kristen Holcomb; Jose Lopez; Hernan Vargas, Gibbon
- Jackson Bokenkamp, Kearney
- Sidney O’Dey; Henry Schreiner, Adams Central
- Anna Chancellor; Kennadi Ross, Broken Bow
Public Speaking
- Kate Jones, Auburn
- Sidney Jaixen, Columbus Lakeview
- Hannah Knier, Omaha Skutt Catholic
- Emily Woockman, Wausa
- Amelia Hoffman, Boyd County
- Dane Faber, Aurora
- Nathan Roebke, Seward
- Emerson Lindley, Ashland – Greenwood
Publication Design
- Kate Liu; Kenna Montes; Jordyn Yearling, Alliance
- Serena Henry; Claire Weidner; Madisyn Cunningham, Boone Central
- Zoe Kaczor; Liz Kersch, Boyd County
- Tyler Baue; Ali Lundberg, Wausa
- Daisy Martinez, Gibbon
- Kenedi Covert, Twin River
- Kaylee Goertzen; Ava Stebbing, Heartland
- Cassidy Callaway; Madison Justesen, Elmwood – Murdock
Sales Presentation
- Brandon Kristensen; Trey McQuay, Wausa
- Caleb Fossenbarger; Audrey Sandfort; Skylar Witte, Johnson – Brock
- Justin Johnson; Ethan Wenquist, Broken Bow
- Emily McCune, Alliance
- Drew Martinez, Twin River
- Samuel Clements; Rylan Kastens; Nathan Rust, Elmwood – Murdock
- Cassidy Maricle; Isabella Meyer, Boone Central
- Delaney Nachtigal; Madison Stevenson, Aurora
Securities & Investments
- Brayden Bae, Elkhorn North
- Daniel Kumm, Lincoln East
- Sam Verdoni, Platteview
- Bryce Piskorski, Seward
- Ethan McGee, Arlington
- Justin White, Ravenna
- Cole Story, Wausa
- Dawson Schram, Tekamah – Herman
Social Media Strategy
- Emily Krupicka, Grand Island Northwest
- Leah Bloomquist; Reghan Bloomquist; Darla Nelson, Wausa
- Eva Fahrnbruch; Kasey Schuster; Kylie Svoboda, Aurora
- Natalie Keller; Brenna McAdam; Sarita Richards, Seward
- Natalie Clark; Halle Rasmussen, Johnson – Brock
- Adam Haeffner; Cameron Hyde, Waverly
- McKenna Bliss; Kellan Copeland; Jackson Sinsel, Sutherland
- Kaelyn Fisher; Hannah Keith; Sarah Spears, Ashland – Greenwood
Sports & Entertainment Management
- Miya Carson; Paige Comstock; Abby Fisher, Ashland – Greenwood
- Isaac Carson; Cale Jacobsen; Brooks Kissinger, Ashland – Greenwood
- Dawson Ohrt; Kale Wetjen, Heartland
- Bailey Bracht; Izzy Sanchez; Julia Landauer, Arlington
- Kaleb Quick; Brock Rogers; Dawson Schram, Tekamah – Herman
- Camden Bose; Isaak McPhillamy, Southern Valley
- Ashlyn Just; Alyssa Matney; Landen Oppliger, Blair
- Ashlyn Krohn; Harrison Kuta, Boone Central
Spreadsheet Applications
- Trevor Goesch, Boyd County
- Keirsten Colton, Chase County
- Cooper Zabka, Twin River
- Jordan Zhang, Beatrice
- Jason Le, Lincoln North Star
- Claire Kumm, Wausa
- Seth Oltmans, Beatrice
- Hannah Miller, Gibbon
Website Design
- Mira Comstock; Candace Spears; Ellie Whitehead, Ashland – Greenwood
- Leah Bloomquist, Wausa
- Drew Beeson; Noah Holoubek; Korbin Lemburg, Clarkson – Leigh
- Jackson Bokenkamp, Kearney
- Cassidy Callaway; Madison Justesen; Brianna Ross, Elmwood – Murdock
- Macy Crabtree; Mario Rodriguez; Mason Trumble, Alliance
- Georgia Ramsey, Wilcox – Hildreth
- Kaylee Rosentreader, Litchfield
Word Processing
- Austin Schmidt, Heartland
- Addison Wynia, Wausa
- Hunter West, Wausa
- Jordan Zhang, Beatrice
- Elizabeth Mestl, Heartland
- Morgan Thieman, McCool Junction
- Claire Kumm, Wausa
- Hannah Miller, Shickley
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Department of Education
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