Our Mission & Purpose
Nebraska Mediation Association's (NMA's) mission is to promote creative and constructive engagement through professional development, collaborative partnerships, facilitation, mediation, restorative justice, and conflict engagement training to practitioners, professionals, and others throughout the State of Nebraska.
Upcoming Events
The Nebraska Mediation Association,
in Partnership with Nebraska Judicial Branch Office of Dispute Resolution
Present NMA's 2026 Annual Conference
When: Friday, April 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT
Where: Generous Host Sponsorship offered by Bellevue University
Program Overview:
Nominations
Nebraska Mediation Association Board Elections
Are you or someone you know a good fit to join the Nebraska Mediation Association Board to help shape the organization and the impact of mediation across Nebraska? Please fill out the Board Election Nominee form and continue to support positive change in our great state.
Nebraska Mediation Association Award Nominations
The Nebraska Mediation Association is accepting award nominations for each of the following awards:
The Friend of Mediation Award* is an annual award given to a person who has made a major contribution to the field of mediation through dedicated leadership, the furthering of the profession, or the establishment of a greater vision for the use of mediation in Nebraska. Previous award winners are Michael Flood (2013), Judge Michael Pirtle (2014), Ronald Volkmer (2017), Debora Denny (2018), Robert Sanford (2019), Theresa Loughran (2023), and Sandy Edler (2024).
The Outstanding Member Award* is an annual award given to a member who has made a major contribution to the Nebraska Mediation Association through their efforts, leadership, or professional involvement in the field of mediation. Previous award winners are Alan Frank (2013), Bryan Hanson (2014), Kelly Riley (2015), Patricia Kelley (2016), and Kristen Blankley (2018), and Amanda Palmer (2024).
Submit your nominee here!
*To be presented at the 2026 NMA Annual Conference to be held on Friday, April 17, 2026
