Become a MemberNCEA is the Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association. We are a professional organization for faculty and staff who work in University of Nebraska Extension NCEA serves as the umbrella organization for the different professional sections. The sections underneath the NCEA umbrella are:
2025 NCEA ConferenceANREP & NACDEP Section Award WinnersANREP National Winners ANREP holds a biennial conference; the next one will be in Duluth, MN 2028! NACDEP National Winners Nebraska winners were celebrated at the 2026 NACDEP in Wichita, KS. Congratulations to all!
4-H Section- Regional North Central NAE4-HYDP Award WinnersNebraska State winners will be celebrated at the 2026 NCEA Conference. The Regional winners will be recognized at the Regional breakfast at the National NAE4-HYDP in Kansas City, MO. Congratulations to all! Nebraska Award Winners Regional Award Winners from Nebraska Communicator Awards:
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National Award Winners from Nebraska:
Ag Section- Nebraska's NACAA Award WinnersNebraska winners were celebrated at the 2026 NACAA AM/PIC in Denver, CO. Congratulations to all! National Winners from Nebraska:
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NCEA 2026 ConferenceSAVE THE DATE! - November 18-19, 2026 - Divots Event Center, Norfolk, NE
2026 NCEA Fall Conference - Tentative Agenda Wednesday, November 18 9:30-10:30 a.m. NCEA Registration Conference Check-In 9:30-10:30 a.m. Professional Headshots Available 10:00-11:00 a.m. ESP Section Meeting 10:00- 12:00p.m. Retired Staff Gathering & Share Updates 11:00-12:00 p.m. Opening/General Session- Keynote Speaker Chris Sund, Author of 'You Are Capable of More' https://www.thebash.com/keynote-speaker/chris-sund 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00- 3:00p.m. Retired Staff Gathering & Speaker 1:00-1:15 p.m. Networking Break (set up for committee meetings) 1:15-2:15 p.m. Committee Meetings- Advocacy, Audit & Budget, Diversity, Member Services, Policy, Professional Improvement, Recognition & Awards, Technology 2:15-2:30 p.m. Networking & Refreshment Break 2:30-5:00 p.m. NCEA Section Meetings- (Ag Section, 4-H Section, FCS Section, ANREP/NACDEP Section) 5:00-6:00 p.m. Networking Break (room check-in, etc.) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner & NCEA Awards Presentations 7:30-10:00 p.m. NCEA Social Event -Divots Brewery Tour Thursday, November 19 7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own 7:30-8:30 a.m. Past Presidents Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions (Theory Based Extension Programming, Something For Everyone: Nebraska Harvest of the Month, SARE Grants, Engaging Clientele-Tips on How to Reach Them) 9:30-9:45 a.m. Networking Break 9:45-10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions (Theory Based Extension Programming, Something For Everyone: Nebraska Harvest of the Month, SARE Grants, Using a Productive Mindset & Understanding Stress) 10:45-11:00 a.m. Networking Break 11:00-1:30 p.m. NCEA Business Meeting & Lunch Buffet Meeting 1:30 p.m. Safe Travels Home KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2026
We’re excited to announce Chris Sund as our keynote speaker at the Annual NCEA Conference Nov. 18-19, 2026 Chris Sund is a motivational keynote speaker, executive leader, and bestselling author of You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. He helps audiences challenge the limits they have accepted, take greater ownership of their results, and become a better version of themselves at work and in life. His keynotes combine personal stories, real-world leadership experience, audience interaction, and clear takeaways people can use immediately. Chris speaks on motivation and mindset, leadership, workplace culture, team performance, sales, healthcare, and patient experience. More information: https://www.thebash.com/keynote-speaker/chris-sund Evening Social Nov. 18, 2026 Divots Brewery- Details to come! RSVP for this event during the registration process. NCEA Members Slideshow!The NCEA Membership Slideshow will return during our 2026 annual conference! Current members are encouraged to take a look at the slide you prepared last year and provide any edits as needed. New members, please complete a slide to help our membership get to know you a little bit more. This will rotate on the screen periodically throughout our conference. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GVUS1oe34rfN6z9AWAEG8OTB16DgOBaleKyU1oW0NpU/edit?usp=sharing FCS Section- Award WinnersNebraska award 2026 winners were celebrated at the NEAFCS annual session in Knoxville, TN. Congratulations to all! Here are the 2026 winners: State Winners
Regional Winners
National Winners
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