Civic Nebraska’s annual Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans who embody the spirit of a more modern and robust democracy. Our 2024 honorees include educators, administrators, students, and everyday Nebraskans. We’ll officially honor the winners on June 27, but before then, here’s a chance to learn more about what makes them special.
Civic Nebraska honors EDGE Nebraska City – represented by Stacie Higgins, Sue Little, and Teresa Albers – as the 2024 Champion of Learning for building literacy and enriching connections in its community. The Champion of Learning Award is awarded annually to Nebraskans who advance learning as an act of civic engagement.
In 2016, Higgins and a group of community members began discussing community trends, and EDGE Nebraska City – Engage, Discover, Grow, Embark – was born. Intending to reduce poverty rates in Nebraska City by 2036, EDGE focuses on literacy, parent engagement, connecting students to the community, and relationship-building across Nebraska City.
