Awarded to: Diane Wells, Clerk of the District Court, District 1 - Gage County

The Marjorie Schaffer Memorial Award recognizes commendable performance by a clerk of a district court. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength in coaching and mentoring.

Diane Wells, an elected Clerk of the District Court since 1986 and county employee since 1973, has dedicated herself to the court system through involvement in the Clerk of the District Court Association, volunteering on several state committees, and mentor to many Clerks over the years. She was instrumental in identifying needs for the JUSTICE computer system during its initial development and is currently relied upon for her wealth of court knowledge.