Distinguished Adviser Archives

2011: Matt Rasgorshek, Westside High School
2010: Joanne Chapuran, Millard South High School
2009: Janelle Schultz, Gering High School
2008: Ann Fornoff, Hayes Center High School
2007: Diane Schutt, Fairbury High School
2006: Matt Deabler, Omaha Central High School
2005: Cathy Davis, Hastings High School & Christine Kaldahl, Millard South High School
2004: Marsha Kalkowski, Omaha Marian High School
2003: Rod Howe, Omaha Westside High School
2002: Diane Schutt, Fairbury High School & Sheila Pedersen, Millard North High School
2001 no winner
2000: Bob Bair, Blair High School
1999: Terry Pitkin, Scottsbluff High School
1998 Spring: Susan Nellson Baird, Bellevue East High School & Daryl Blue, Lincoln NorthEast High School
1998 Fall: Linda Beckstead, Bellevue West High School
1997: Terry Piktin, Scottsbluff
1996: Doris Martin, Beatrice High School & Kathy Stockham, Valley High School
1995 no winner
1994: Marilyn Siebels, Oxford High School
1993: Bob Bair, Blair High School
1992: Penny Sander, Elkhorn High School
1991: Ann Halladay, North Bend High School
1990: Jim Schaffer, Lincoln East High School
1989: Diane Schutt, Fairbury High School
1988: Nancy Rice, Ralston High School
1987: Doyle Schwaninger, Fremont High School
1986: JoAnn Blackledge, North Platte High School
1985: Duane Obermeier, Grand Island High School
1984: Dianne Kuppig, Lincoln SouthEast High School
1983: Sue Stolen, Omaha Northwest High School
1982: John Hudnall, Omaha Westside High School
1981: JoAnn Blackledge, North Platte High School; Beth Bohling, Superior High School; Linda Jensen, Ralston High School; Dianne Kuppig, Lincoln Southeast High School and Pat Schock, Waverly High School (NHSPA 50th Anniversary, “Golden Adviser Awards”)

Criteria: Current advisers that exemplify high school journalism advising in Nebraska.  Characteristics to consider include years of service, publications advised, awards or honors earned, ways they have positively influenced their students or their programs.  Additional professional or community involvement on behalf of scholastic jounalism would also be factors to consider.

Procedure for nominating: (1996 Fall decision by membership) In writing at or before Fall Convention, NHSPA Member Advisers may nominate to Exec. Board. Board will compile biographies after contacting nominees. Voting will take place at Fall Convention. (2002 Spring Decision by membership) The award will be presented at the Spring Contest when other awards are presented.