Former State Senator Nancy Thompson Recipient of J.G. Elliott Award

Nancy Thompson, a former state senator and longtime advocate for children and families in Nebraska, received the J.G Elliott Award at commencement ceremonies for the University of Nebraska Medical Center on May 6. The award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to medicine and health programs for the state of Nebraska.

As an elected official and nonprofit director, Thompson worked throughout her career to advance the health and well-being of children and families. As a partner to community advocates, health and human services professionals, faculty and leadership of higher education, law enforcement agencies and the justice system, she worked to improve public policy and community services for underserved and vulnerable populations.

She was the first CEO of the Health Center Association of Nebraska, which provides training, technical assistance and advocacy for Nebraska’s Community Health Centers, and also served as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands.

Thompson retired in 2015 and currently works part time in policy and development for OneWorld Community Health Centers. She serves on the Bellevue Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, the Cornhusker Motor Club Foundation Board of Directors, the La Vista Citizen Advisory Review Committee, and the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation Board of Directors.