The NetForce Nebraska Annual Entrepreneurship Awards recognize the contributions of members of the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Nebraska. These annual awards are sponsored by NetForce Nebraska and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund.
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Outstanding Service - Entrepreneurship
Past Winners
2019 - Samuel Nelson, Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship
2018 - Steve Bors, Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center & Focus Suites
2017 - Judy Amoo, Western Nebraska Community College
2016 - Juan Sandoval, REAP Latino Business Center
2015 - Valley County Economic Development Foundation Fund
2014 - Rose Jaspersen, Nebraska Enterprise Fund
2013 - Jim Krieger, The Krieger Family Foundation, Gallup
2012 - Nancy Eberle & Diane Vigna, University of Nebraska Extension

Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator
Past Winners
2019 - Surin Kim, University of Nebraska Extension
​2018 - Jeanette Kleppinger, Westside Community Schools
2017 - Jamie Robinson, Millard South
2016 - Marilyn Schlake, University of Nebraska Extension
2015 - Derek Deaver, Scottsbluff Public Schools
2014 - Doris Lux, Central Community College
2013 - Janita Pavelka
2012 - Don Hulme, Central Community College

Nebraska Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame-Gregg Christensen Distinguished Service Award
Past Winners
2019 - ​Nebraska Enterprise Partnership Fund
​2018 - Dr. Tom Field, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
​2017 - Craig Schroeder, Consultant
2016 - Nancy Eberle, University of Nebraska Extension
2015 - Gregg Christensen, Nebraska Department of Education