Every now and again, members of NEBRASKAland DAYS look back through the archives and find a glaring problem. Such was the case last Winter as the organization researched

Such was the case last Winter as the organization researched candidates for the Dale Studley Memorial Award.“The award is given to people or organizations that give selflessly of their time and

“The award is given to people or organizations that give selflessly of their time and resources to help our organization,” said Executive Director David Fudge. “Besides our Board of Directors, there is no one single entity that has been more important to the success of NEBRASKAland DAYS than the City of North Platte. It defied logic that the City had never been

It defied logic that the City had never been recognized for their contributions to our success.”

Now in its 48th year in North Platte, NEBRASKAland DAYS has had a wonderful partner in the City of North Platte since the first festival was held in its permanent home in 1968. “I don’t care what it

“I don’t care what it is, if we need something and the City can help, they help,” said Fudge. “From trash receptacles, to barricades, to street sweepers, to logistical support, to financial support, our City has been a great partner.”

The Board of Directors presented the Award to Mayor Dwight Livingston and City Manager Jim Hawks during the Friday night performance of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. But more

But more than that, the award is presented to the hard-working men and women of the City who put in
countless hours helping NEBRASKAland DAYS operate each and every year.