Nominations being accepted for D.J.’s Hero Awards Scholarships

OMAHA — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 D.J.’s HeroAwards Scholarships.

Select Nebraska high school seniors who have overcome adversity will be chosen to receive the scholarships-named in honor of the late D.J. Sokol-for commitment to others and to their communities. Honorees will be selected by a panel of metro-area civic leaders.

This year, a minimum of 16 scholarships will be awar…