Award Members and Hall of Fame

Award Winners

Volunteer of the Year*

Richard Hovorka, RETIRED 2024
Lindsey Patton
2023
Chloe Hamel
Centris Federal Credit Union 2022
Carlos Acosta, 
Homewise Roofing & Exteriors 2021
Jennifer Toft,
 Lamar 2020
Amber Dyer, 
Expressions for your Image 2019
Roxy Starkey, 
Books By Roxy  2018
Jill Schoenherr,
 Southwest YMCA 2017

Large Business of the Year

Centris Federal Credit Union 2022, 2023, 2024
Two Men and a Truck 2021
Amazing Pizza Machine 
2020
US Bank 
2019
Southwest YMCA 
2018
Hillcrest Health Services 
2017

Small Business of the Year

Raina Garcia Creative & Design 2024
Invictus Auto Care
2023
Pixel Fire Marketing 2022
MidStates Performance Films 
2021
Vino Mas 
2020
SignIt 
2019
Auto Body Concepts Collision Center 
2018
Dream Vacations 
2017

New and Emerging Business of the Year**

Dr. Amy Mick, Tru Balance Chiropractic & Wellness 2024
Al Stephens,
Acuity Property Inspections 2023
Holly Lombardo,
Guild Mortgage & Patrick Corbitt, Industrial Escape Rooms 2022
Amy Watson, 
Mo Valley Productions 2021
Dana Anderson, 
Toj Boutique 2020
Judy Suarez, 
Arbonne 2019
Darla Bengtston, 
Nebraska Realty 2018
Joann Floyd,
 Mary Kay Cosmetics 2017

Professional of the Year

Matt Kluver, i3Bank 2024
Debbie Williams,
Farm Bureau Financial Services 2023
Jeff Shaughnessy,
Ameritas Financial Center 2022
Mitch Miller,
 FotoFun Spot 2021
Deborah Walters, Life Enhancement 2020
Marian Fey, 
Millard Public Schools 2019
Dave Swearingen, 
US Bank 2018
Mike Glaser,
 Marcotte 2017

Landmark Award

United Insurance Agencies 2024
Vino Mas,
Deanna Albertson, 2023
Dream Vacations,
Jeff and Jeri Leach, 2022
Primerica, 
2021
Mary Lorraine’s Dance Center, 
2020
Paul’s Millard Sinclair Services

*Previously Most Impactful Business or Person (MVP) of the Year (2017-2023) 
**Previously Entrepreneur of the Year (2017-2023)

Scholarship Recipients

Millard North High School Scholarship

Olivia Schmidt 2024-25
Mihir Lochan Maruvada
 2023-24
Sophia Smith 2022-23
Mackenzie Spigner 
2019
Emma Barben 
2018
Maggie Hogan 
2017

Millard South High School Scholarship

Benjamin Dickson 2024-25
Nevaeh Carter
2023-24
Leland Logan 2022-23
Ben Hizer 
2019
Connor Lammel 
2018
Ryan Lawrence 
2017

Millard West High School Scholarship

Rilynn Schaecher 2024-25
Jeremy Robson
2023-24
Brooke Gappa 2022-23
Lauren Hofer 
2019
Brandon Zohlen 
2018
Sarah Betts 
2017

Skutt Catholic High School Scholarship

Kamryn Kasner 2024-25
Benjamin Robinette
2023-24
Zachariah Schumacher 2022-23
Rachel Fuelberth 
2019
Cole Mingo 
2018
Sydney Reeves 
2017

We Are All Patriots Scholarship

Nevaeha Ramirez-Perez (MSHS) 2024-25
Bradley Martin
(MNHS) 2023-24
Aleah Klopp (MSHS) 2022-23
Rebecca Ostermiller 
(MNHS) 2019
Nickol Kreutzian (MWHS) 2018
Mackenzie Zielie
 (MNHS) 2017
Amy Tran (MWHS) 2017

Rich Pahls Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Jones (MNHS) 2024-25
Sophia Bathel
(Skutt) 2023-24
Kaden Weis (Skutt) 2022-23

MBCF Care Award

The Water’s Edge Church 2024
Jennifer Ensz and Paula Teeter 2023

 

Hall of Fame

2024 Inductees

Jeff and Jeri Leach, Dream Vacations

2023 Inductees

Todd Baumbach, Primerica
Jennifer Enders-Toft, Lamar Advertising
Deborah Walters, Life Enhancement 

2022 Inductees

Micki Pane, Creative Press-Design
Michael Seelhoff, Bland-Associates, P.C

2021 Inductees

Cindy Crews
Mike Glaser

2020 Inductees

Helen Engelmeyer
Rich Pahls

2019 Inductees

Paula Teetor, MBCF
Jennifer Ensz, MBCF
Millard Public Schools

2018 Inductees

Glenn Albert “Yogi” Hanke

2017 Inductees

Deborah Swenson, LIMHP

2016 Inductees

Kenny Engelmeyer, Independent Representative of Primerica Financial Services
Ed Leistad, Safeguard Printing, Promo & Apparel
R. Lou Harrison, Retired
Carroll Nyquist, Millard Lumber Inc.

2015 Inductees

Dee Hankins, Millard Plaza Ballroom & Catering
Millard Days, Inc.

2014 Inductees

Grover E. “G.E.” Nelson, Bank of Millard
Grove E. Nelson, Bank of Millard
William A. “Bill” Nelson, Bank of Millard
Millard Lions Club

2013 Inductees

MBA Co-Founders

Steve Andersen, Steve Andersen Electrical Contractors Inc.
Ron Fechner, Good Samaritan Society-Millard

MBA Original Steering Committee

Melvin Oliva, President (Mello Business Promotions)
Renee Benson, Vice President (Valvoline Instant Oil Change)
Melissa Hanna, Secretary (Millard Dairy Queen)
Terry Zaback, Treasurer (American National Bank)
Kelly Wills, Social Director (Lee Sapp Ford Mercury & Big Red Beas N Scents)
Tony Bowman, Communications Director (Botek Consulting)
Jim Currie, Membership Director (Papillion Sanitation)
Corky Blum, Media (Security National Bank)
Don Whittington, Correspondence (MJ Mortage)
Rich Howdle, Tips Club (Mail Solutions)
George McTwiggan, By Laws
Steve Andersen, Nomination (Steve Andersen Electrical Contractors Inc.)
Ron Fechner, Committee Member (Good Samaritan Society-Millard)

2012 Inductees

Jack “Butch” Lindley, Lindley Clothing
Loren Plambeck, Plambeck Brothers Plumbing Inc.
Stephen M. Titus, M.D., Primary Care Physicians
Ralph J. Kramper, M.D., Primary Care Physicians
Dennis E. Daley, M.D., Primary Care Physicians

2011 Inductees

Robert H. “Bob” Bartels, Bartels Feed & Transfer
Dr. Richard L. Corwine, Millard Public Schools
Dr. John A. Lammel, Millard Public Schools
Richard D. Lewis, Millard Public Schools
Dr. Ron Witt, Millard Public Schools 

2010 Inductees

Howard C. Larsen, Millard Warehouse Company
Larry A. Larsen, Millard Warehouse Company
Mark E. Anthony, Tuffy Auto Service Center/Valvoline Instant Oil Change

2009 Inductees

Arthur E. Andersen, Andersen Electric Co., Inc.
Leonard & Mattie Nelson, Millard Lumber

2008 Inductees

Dr. Don Stroh, Millard Public Schools

2007 Inductees

Late Harry P. Andersen, Millard Electric & Mayor of Millard
G. Richard Russell, Millard Lumber
Late George Russell, Millard Lumber
Lee Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
William (Bill) Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
Late Dean Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
Late Ray Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops

Questions?

If you have any other questions about joining, email us at info@millardbusinessassociation.org. We look forward to having you in involved in all the opportunities, fun and community involvement of the Millard Business Association!

Lindsey Patton and Amy Watson, present and past MBA Admins.