Hejny receives leadership award from Omaha Agri-Business Club

March 22, 2016

Lincoln, Neb. — Terry Hejny, director of the Nebraska LEAD Program was recently honored with the Omaha Agri-Business Club Leadership Award. The award is presented annually to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to agriculture, promoted agriculture or agribusiness within the local and larger community, and made efforts to increase public understanding or appreciation for agriculture.

Hejny began his career with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1998. He worked as an educator for Nebraska Extension in Fillmore County specializing in grain marketing and risk management before transitioning to the Cass County Extension office in 2005. Hejny has served as director of the Nebraska LEAD Program since 2007. In addition, Hejny is the president of the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council.

Hejny was nominated for the award by Alan Blezek, who served as director of the Nebraska LEAD Program for 25 years prior to Hejny. According to Blezek, who received the same award in 2012, there are very few individuals who are more highly qualified for the prestigious honor.  

“Hejny has been one that has consistently exemplified an exceptional and unwavering commitment to the industry of agriculture and leadership development for youth and adults in Nebraska over many years,” Blezek said.

The Omaha Agri-Business Club offers opportunities for individuals interested in the region’s agriculture to meet, network and socialize together. The Club is made up of a diverse membership representing all facets of agriculture including producers, business, government and education. Members reside in all areas of Nebraska and Western Iowa. To learn more about the Omaha Agri-Business Club, visit http://agbusinessomaha.com/.

The Nebraska LEAD Program includes men and women, currently active in production agriculture and agribusiness and is a two-year leadership development program under the direction of the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council in cooperation with the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. To learn more about the Nebraska LEAD program, visit http://lead.unl.edu/.