Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) (midlandscommunity.org) is pleased to announce that Nancy and Jim Thompson will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s GALA 2025 on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at The Astro Theater in La Vista. Each year MCF honors an individual or individuals who have significantly contributed to Sarpy and/or Cass counties and the mission of the Foundation with its Reflection Award.
Both Nancy and Jim were educators in their early careers, and they served on the committee that chartered the Papillion La Vista Schools Foundation in 1986, which continues to enhance the Papillion La Vista Community Schools today.
Their work continued to enrich the community even after their careers in education. Jim worked at Pinnacle Bank in Papillion, retiring after 28 years of service. Jim was elected to the Papillion La Vista School District’s Board of Education, the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, and the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners. Nancy became the first woman elected to the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners, and then served as a State Senator for District 14 in the Nebraska State Legislature. She later served as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands, and then as CEO of the Health Center Association of Nebraska.
“Jim and Nancy have set a remarkable example of how compassion and commitment can transform lives and enrich communities, and we are proud to recognize their exceptional contributions with the 2025 Reflection Award,” said Rick Iske, President of the MCF Board of Directors.
The mission of MCF is to be a catalyst for lasting impact in Sarpy and Cass counties and to give opportunities to organizations and individuals to pursue their charitable goals. Learn more at midlandscommunity.org.