Ross Knott Presented Citizenship Award

Nine awards were given by Center for Rural Affairs staff at the organization’s annual awards dinner on March 9 in Red Cloud, Nebraska.

The awards were:

• Seventh Generation Award: David and Connie Hansen, Anselmo, Neb.
• Citizenship Award: Ross Knott, Petersburg, Neb.
• George Norris Policymaker Award: Mary Harding, Plattsmouth, Neb.
• Bob Steffen Pioneer Award: Hilda Moreno and Carlos Alvarado, Fremont, Neb.
• REAP Entrepreneur Award: Dr. Jennafer Glaesemann, Beatrice, Neb.
• REAP Friend of the Year Award: Sara Bennett, Grand Island, Neb.
• Women Business Center Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Connie and Roger Kirkpatrick, Alda, Neb.
• Latino Business Center Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Norma Cell Marquez, Grand Island, Neb.
• REAP Extra Mile Award: Jeff Reynolds, posthumously. Award accepted by his wife, Karen Reynolds, Plymouth, Neb.

The awards dinner was held in conjunction with the Center's Board of Director's quarterly board meeting. Board meetings are held at different locations across Nebraska.

Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues. Visit cfra.org to learn more.