Escorts are young men between 21 and 24 whose family members have actively contributed to their community in Nebraska or western Iowa. Thirty-six men were named this year.
Volunteers are from all different backgrounds and corners of the state.
The court focuses on families in the metro area who have not previously been honored by Aksarben.
The foundation aims to help find ways to prepare young people for in-state jobs.
Bellevue East graduate says it will help him reach his goals.
They are individuals who have contributed to their community and excel in their respective fields.
Each year, the Aksarben Ball recognizes pages — children who are in second or third grade — in honor of their parents’ dedication to volunteerism.
Escorts are young women between 21 and 24 whose family members have actively contributed to their community in Nebraska or western Iowa. Forty-eight women were named this year.
Four students share how the aid is helping them reach their college goals.
The Aksarben Foundation has been an important part of the region for more than a century. Workforce development has become an important focus for the foundation. The organization also provides college scholarships and supports agriculture and communities in the region. Meet some of the stude…
Two boys and two girls were selected this year
On New Year’s Eve in 1955, Dale and Dorothy Pillen drove from their farm in Platte Center, Nebraska, to the hospital in Columbus. After having two boys, Tom and Clete, they were beyondhoping for a baby girl. However, James Douglas Pillen completed their family as their third son.
It began as intellectual rivalry in middle school, became a classic high school romance between cheerleader and football hero, and finallyevolved into a relationship that is inspirational for its longevity — all thanks to world geography.
Forty young men chosen to be escorts.
For well over a century, Aksarben has been a source of generosity, pumping $65 million into Nebraska and western Iowa through scholarships, direct community grants and other programs.
Since its start, the Aksarben Foundation has focused on helping youths. Scholarships are a major way Aksarben does this. The foundation awards several types of scholarships.
Aksarben | Horatio Alger State Scholarships can be life changers for recipients. Like the rags-to-riches characters in Horatio Alger novels, these young people have overcome great personal adversity. They also need financial assistance to earn a college degree.
The Aksarben Foundation’s generosity has been evident throughout Nebraska and western Iowa for more than a century. Meet some of the college students who have benefited from scholarships the foundation funds. We'll also introduce the Court of Honor and others who exemplify the Aksarben mission.
Forty-nine young women chosen as princesses.
Christie Oberto is the chairman of this year's ball.
Each year, the Aksarben Ball recognizes pages — children who are in second or third grade — in honor of their parents’ dedication to volunteerism.
Quivira has new monarchs — Gary Perkins as king and Blair Kellner as queen.
“I’ve never been a real high-profile person in the community,” Perkins said, “so I was shocked when I was asked. I was more than blown away.”
The 20-year-old University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior from Omaha was crowned the 121st queen of Aksarben Saturday evening at Baxter Arena as the civic and scholarship group honored her parents, banker Kirk and fitness instructor Teresa Kellner.
The Aksarben Women’s Ball Committee has announced the escorts for the 121st Aksarben Coronation and Scholarship Ball, to be held Oct. 28 at Baxter Arena.
The lead-up to the Aksarben Coronation and Scholarship Ball moved into high gear last weekend with two events.
