Awarded to County Officials for showing a promising future by being actively involved in their affiliate groups and by showing a strong interest in the development of NACO through leadership and education.
Seward County Commissioner Misty Ahmic receives the 2024 Next Generation Award from NACO President Marvin Kohout.
Hall County Treasurer Alaina Verplank receives the 2024 Next Generation Award from NACO President Marvin Kohout.
Next Generation Award Recipients
| Year | Recipient, County Office | Year | Recipient, County Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Misty Ahmic, Seward County Commissioner | 2024 | Alaina Verplank, Hall County Treasurer |
| 2023 | Valery Bell, Box Butte County Treasurer | 2023 | Emily Haxby, Gage County Supervisor |
| 2022 | Jen Myers, Merrick County Assessor | 2022 | Corey Crandall, Keith County Commissioner |
| 2021 | Darla Simpson, Scotts Bluff Clerk of the District Court | 2020 | Amanda Bartek-Young, Richardson County Treasurer & Megan Zoucha, Nance County Assessor |
| 2019 | Andrea Thomas, Thomas County Treasurer | 2018 | Royce Gonzales, Nuckolls County Clerk of the District Court & Sarah Freidel, Burt County Clerk |
