Boyd County Extension Office Manager Honored with Award

Donna Bernt receives NACEB Outstanding Support Staff Award for her 41 years of service

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Donna Bernt, the Boyd County Extension Office Manager, has been awarded the Outstanding Support Staff Award from the Nebraska Association of Extension Boards (NACEB). Bernt has held her position for 41 years, working with 4-H families and youth, assisting extension educators, and managing the office in Butte, Nebraska.

Why it matters

The Extension Office plays a vital role in supporting local communities, and Bernt's long tenure and dedication to her work have been instrumental in the success of the Boyd County 4-H program and the Extension Office's relationship with local families.

The details

As the sole staff member in the Butte office, Bernt is responsible for a wide range of duties, including working with 4-H families and youth, assisting extension educators, and handling countless administrative tasks. She is also instrumental in the success of the annual Boyd County Fair. Bernt's colleagues praise her years of expertise and support, which have been crucial to the Extension Office's operations.

  • Donna Bernt started in her position in 1984.
  • Bernt received the NACEB Outstanding Support Staff Award in 2026.

The players

Donna Bernt

The Boyd County Extension Office Manager who has held her position for 41 years.

Nebraska Association of Extension Boards (NACEB)

The organization that awarded Donna Bernt the Outstanding Support Staff Award.

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What they’re saying

“My favorite part of my job was working with people and helping those who came into my office with questions.”

— Donna Bernt, Boyd County Extension Office Manager (kbrx.com)

The takeaway

Donna Bernt's 41 years of dedicated service to the Boyd County Extension Office and her commitment to supporting local families and the 4-H program demonstrate the vital role that extension offices play in rural communities.