MENTOR Nebraska is thrilled to honor champions of mentoring with the 2024 Excellence in Mentoring Awards! This free virtual event will honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made tremendous contributions to young people and the mentoring field in Nebraska.

The Excellence in Mentoring Awards will be presented in the four categories listed below.

YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a young person (8-21 years old) who is involved in a mentoring program and has demonstrated service to their community and great leadership potential. The Young Leader of the Year recipient receives a $500 scholarship.

MENTOR OF THE YEAR

This award honors an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring by helping a young person reach their full potential.

MENTORING PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR

This award celebrates a mentoring practitioner who has made tremendous contributions to young people and the mentoring field.

MENTORING ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a foundation, company, organization, or individual who has made a significant impact on young people by using their influence and public platform to support mentoring opportunities or mentoring initiatives.