





The North Central Nebraska Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the O’Neill Community Center, hosted by Holt County Economic Development.
This event showcased creativity, innovation, and hard work from youth across Holt County and beyond.
A big thank you to the partners, supporters, teachers, and judges who helped make this event possible. A special thank you to the Atkinson Community Foundation Fund, Nebraska Community Foundation, and Northeast Community College for your generous support of our event!
Award Placements:
1st Place – Visión Media
2nd Place – Krysl Custom Knives
3rd Place – Heart of Schuyler
4th Place – Molding Mud
5th Place – Cookies by Gabbi
People’s Choice – Krysl Custom Knives
Northeast Community College $500 tuition waiver – Krsyl Custom Knives





