The Bloc Announces 50 Over 50 Awards Nebraska Honorees
We’re excited to announce that Lozafina client The Bloc just released the recipients of its sixth annual 50 Over 50 Awards NE™, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Nebraskans aged 50 and over. The honorees will be recognized at a special awards reception and ceremony, presented by The Bloc in partnership with AARP, on Nov. 7, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 1616 Dodge St.
“We are incredibly proud to host the 50 Over 50 Awards Nebraska, which have become a legacy event celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of individuals who continue to demonstrate that age is no barrier to success,” said Dina Becirovic, CEO of The Bloc Inc. “These awards recognize the invaluable contributions of seasoned professionals while honoring the lasting impact, leadership, and wisdom that come with experience.”
Congrats to the following 50 Over 50 Awards Nebraska Honorees who have done exceptional work in the fields of Innovation, Business, Healthcare, Community, and Nonprofit:
Kristi Andersen
Marie-Hélène André
Daryl Bohac
Greg Boulay
Jeremy Bouman
Sydney Brown
Wayne Brown
Channing Bunch
DeAnna Busby-Rast
Omani Carson
Tim Clark
Serese Cole
Shari Collins
Megan Connelly, DMP
Suzan DeCamp
Toba Dohen-Dunning
Antonia Dorsey
Sondra Dubas
Dr. Angela Felton-Coleman
Lance Foster
Dr. Janice Garnett
Demetrius Gatson
Aimee Gibson
Gwynne Gonnerman
Dr. Ranjan Gupta
Dan Hoffman
Avil Jackson
Sybil Jackson, LIMHP, PLADC
Wilbur Jenkins
Karen Jennings
Donald Johnson
Brian Lipnick
Shawntal Mallory
Mary Fraser Meints
Esther Mejia
Elizabeth Micek
Kimberly Norman-Collins
Stacey Ocander
Nathan Preheim
Johnny Rodgers
Victor Rountree
Julie A. Shrader
Shari Strong
Officer Phillip Tackett
Margaux Towne
Kathy Tyree
Dave VanDyke
Jim Vokal
Beth Whited
Tyrone Williams
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ABOUT THE BLOC
The Bloc is a Nebraska-based nonprofit that nurtures civic leadership, deepens civic engagement, and fights for more equitable representation across our state. Its programs, from 50 Over 50 NE and 20 Under 20 NE to the Personal Board of Directors and Bloc Builders, spotlight people at every stage of life who are doing the hard work of change.
For questions about the event or to learn more about The Bloc, please contact Dina Becirovic via email at dina@communitybloc.org or by calling 402-290-4186.
A glance at the 2025 50 Over 50 Awards Nebraska gallery
