Nebraska Public Power District Economic Development Manager Nicole Sedlacek has been recognized with the Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) Governor’s Award, which recognizes an exceptional community college board member for leadership, service and contributions.
Sedlacek has served on the Northeast Community College Board of Governors since 2019. Associate trustees elected her Board Secretary in 2024 and 2025 and Vice Chairperson in 2026. She has also been active on the Student Success Committee and held leadership roles on the External Relations and Ownership Linkage committees.
Pictures above left to right – Chuck Byers, President of the NCCA Board of Directors, Nicole Sedlacek, NPPD Economic Development Manager, and Courtney Wittstruck, Executive Director of NCCA.
Her service extends statewide. Sedlacek joined the NCCA Board of Directors in 2023 and elected NCCA President for 2025-26, championing community colleges and efforts focused on student opportunity, workforce development and economic growth.
“Nicole demonstrates the qualities of an exceptional community college trustee,” said Board Chairperson Donovan Ellis in his nomination letter. “Her vision, leadership, and unwavering comm
itment to students, communities, and the community college mission make her highly deserving of this NCCA Governor’s Award.”
Dr. Leah Barrett, President of Northeast Community College said, “Nicole’s recognition is incredibly well deserved. She understands the important role community colleges play in creating opportunities for students and helping rural communities thrive. Her passion for our region is evident in the way she leads, and this recognition is a wonderful reflection of her commitment.”
Written by – Sara Groteluschen, NPPD Economic Development Specialist