Recognition Event
Each November, in honor of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Month, the Lincoln Homeless Coalition sponsors a special recognition event. Awards and certificates are given to those in our community who have made a significant, positive impact on the issue of homelessness in Lincoln, Nebraska. The 24th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Recognition Event was held on Friday, November 3, 2023. Awards were presented to recipients by Coalition Chair, Melissa Ripley.
2023 Service Awards
Landlord of the Year- Victoria Stock
Volunteer Group Award- Lincoln Center Kiwanis
Human Services Individual- Jacob Grell
Human Services Program- Veterans Administration Center for Development & Community Engagement
Community Partner Award- Sherri Cotter (Lancaster County Corrections)
Lifetime Service Award- Beatty Brasch
Lifetime Service Award- Susie Blue
Lifetime Service Award- Scott Young
Project Connect Award- Sarah Meints
Certificates of Recognition
Alternate Response Program (LPD/CenterPointe), Chris Allende, Chad Frank, Jade Fowler, MyRranda Kendle, Matt Martinosky, Caden Pearson, Todd Schmeeckle, Jaime Taylor, Janessa Thompson-Pollard, Sonya Turco, Dawn VanArsdale, Katie Van Winkle, and the VA Stand Down team