Higgins, Thalken Honored at MPCC Board of Governors Meeting

Pictured from left to right are: MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Higgins and Area Vice-President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Jody Tomanek.

Janelle Higgins, NPCC softball coach, was presented with the Region IX Division II Coach of the Year Award during the MPCC Board of Governors meeting Wednesday night.

Former NPCC Head Volleyball Coach Sally Thalken was presented with a Women of Achievement Award in the category of Education during the Wednesday night MPCC Board of Governors meeting. The award was co-sponsored by the North Platte Telegraph and NebraskaLand National Bank.

Thalken was also presented with the Junior College Athletic Association’s Service Award. The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the NJCAA on a national level for an extended period of time.