NCRPC Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Public Service Award

BELOIT, KS, MAY 8, 2026 — The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC), based in Beloit, Kansas, is once again accepting nominations for the NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Award. 

This award, established in 2022, aims to recognize individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions over many years to the communities and citizens of the region. Selections are made every other year, and the selected recipient is honored at the NCRPC biennial gathering. This year’s event will be on September 24, with more details to be announced soon. 

“We look forward to recognizing and honoring another individual or organization that is leaving a legacy in the region through volunteer service, leadership or community impact,” said Deb Ohlde, NCRPC Executive Director.

Award nominations will be accepted until Friday, July 10. To learn more, view past winners and submit nominations, visit www.ncrpc.org/lifetimeserviceaward.

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