WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 PAGE 9
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH
2025 Nominees: VOLUNTEER
Megan Doughty Nominators: Jan Wright, Marcus Doughty & Becky Smith
Project and a volunteer during the building of the North Platte Community Playground. “What truly sets Stephanie apart isn't her impressive list of volunteer commitments, but the heart and intelligence she brings to each one,” Emily said. “Drawing insights from her involvement across multiple organizations, she sees connections others might miss and offers innovative solutions to community challenges.”
A dedicated pharmacist and the current executive director for the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Competition, Megan Doughty “embodies every quality that defines an exceptional leader, role model and community member,” Becky Smith wrote in her letter of recommendation. “Her ability to juggle the demands of family, career and community service is nothing short of extraordinary,” Becky said. “Megan gives selflessly to those around her, whether it’s through her work, her friendships or her countless acts of kindness.” Her husband, Marcus, said Megan’s commitment goes far beyond showing up for work. “She truly cares about connecting and organizing the community around her patients,” he wrote. In 2017, Megan started serving the Miss Nebraska organization as the scholarship chair, establishing business and college relationships to promote the funding of the scholarship competition. Prior to being named executive director in 2025, Megan worked as co-executive director for several years. Additionally, Megan has served as a North Platte Hostess and on the McDonald Elementary PTO and the North Platte swim team board. “Megan is never done with projects or groups,” Jan Wright said. “She soars to become the best volunteer, bringing passion, fresh, new ideas and a willingness to put in the time for its success.” Sherry Weatherly Nominators: Patti Harkreader, Rev. Vidya Sagar, Marsha Seck & Cassie Condon Throughout her decades of volunteer service, Sherry Weatherly has had a profound impact on the North Platte community. She has served as den leader for Cub Scouts Pack 292 and coordinator for the North Platte Catholic Schools Activities Association and volunteered her time with TeamMates Mentoring, the Grand Island Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the Women’s Resource Center of North Platte, among many others. “Any time of the day, she comes across to anyone as someone who cares and is ready to step out of her comfort zone to lend a helping hand,” the Rev. Vidya Sagar said in his letter of recommendation. “Her laughter is infectious, and her positive attitude is soothing to the soul.” He added that “there is no time” Sherry has said no to helping out or taking on extra roles at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish. Her daughter Cassie Condon said her mother is “a woman who exemplifies her volunteering with a huge heart and greets everyone proudly with a big smile and beautiful laugh.” Stephanie Wiesen Nominator: Emily Theiler Stephanie Wiesen has given back to her hometown of North Platte with her whole heart, nominator Emily Theiler said, working every day to make it a better place for everyone. Volunteering her time across several organizations, Stephanie has made an impact by helping to secure essential funding for projects and offering her expertise that helps nonprofit dollars go further, Emily said. Stephanie has served as a volunteer and board vice president for Bridge of Hope Advocacy Center, a committee member for the Great Plains Health Foundation
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