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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH
Congratulations to Kayla Jensen onher 2025 “Women of Achievement” Nomination in the Business Category! Enzo Athletic Performance 206 N. Jeffers • (308) 568-0676 • EnzoTraining.com The Classic Car Show tied perfectly into her interest of “all things cars” with her Mid-Plains Community College instructors noting her willingness to work hard. EmmaLee founded the No Coast Cruisers groups and continues to host the Cars and Coffee events as she works toward the upcoming Classic Car Show. Currently working as a cosmetologist after receiving her license from Joseph’s College of Cosmetology in Kearney, Emmalee Painter is also a budding philanthropist and classic car enthusiast. Starting in 2019, EmmaLee began organizing the Classic Car Show in Cody Park, donating the proceeds to the family of a child with a brain condition. The following three years EmmaLee donated proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. In August 2024, the Classic Car Show saw over 60 entries from five states, raising even more money for veterans across the state. Her aunt, Mary Agler, said EmmaLee “has always demonstrated an interest in being involved in the community and wanting to honor our veterans.” As a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Emmalee has a passion for the preservation of history and heritage. 2025 Nominees: UP & COMING EmmaLee Painter Nominator: Mary Agler
Ashley Johanson Nominator: Kimberly Zurcher A first grade teacher at Hershey Public Schools, Ashley Johanson has strived for consistency and passion over the past 21 years, Kimberly Zurcher wrote in her nomination. As an “autism mom,” Kimberly said, Ashley has been involved in the Autism Society of Lincoln County among several other organizations in the community. “Her core values are present and visible in the classroom daily,” Kimberly said. “She will advocate fearlessly for those students in need. In February, Ashley was named the Hershey Public Schools teacher of the month for her leadership. Formerly, she served as the head negotiator and a committee member for the Hershey Education Association and has served on various subcommittees for the district. Ashley was also one of five members of the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation’s Applegate Fund Advisory Board, assisting in reviewing and recommending grants to schools and college scholarships for teachers. 2025 Nominees: EDUCATION
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Congratulations Megan Doughty for her nomination for volunteering. For the Women of Achievement 2025 Awards.
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