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2026 KKD Winners

A senior at David City High School in David City, Nebraska, Aubrey Johnson has been actively involved in yearbook, student council, National Honor Society, one-act crew, FCCLA, and school ambassador programs. She has taken on leadership roles as Yearbook Editor and student council Co-President, showing a strong dedication to both her school and her peers.Continue reading “2026 KKD Winners”

2025 Workforce Development Winner

Ahmed Hassan is a full-time student pursuing aviation with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. He is currently completing his flight training and academic coursework while developing the skills needed for a career in the industry. Ahmed is passionate about aviation, hands-on learning, and expanding opportunities for future pilots.

Clyde Malone Community Center

What We Do in Our Community: Founded in 1955, the Clyde Malone Community Center is one of Lincoln’s most trusted and historic community-based organizations, dedicated to ending multigenerational poverty and advancing equity through education, advocacy, and culturally responsive services. Each year, Malone serves more than 1,200 children, youth, and families through programs that strengthen educationalContinue reading “Clyde Malone Community Center”

Charitable Union

Duncan Aviation team members regularly support the Charitable Union, a local organization dedicated to supporting Calhoun County residents in need. The Charitable Union provides—completely free of charge—essential items such as clothing, personal care products, baby formula, steel-toed shoes, and household goods to individuals and families with Bridge, Medicaid, or WIC cards. The organization serves seniors,Continue reading “Charitable Union”

Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry & Thrift Store

The Duncan Aviation team members in Provo volunteer their time at Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry & Thrift Store, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in need. Tabitha’s Way provides essential items such as clothing, personal care products, baby formula, and household goods to individuals and families. They also offer referrals for those onContinue reading “Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry & Thrift Store”

2025 KKD Winners

As a student at Amery High School in Amery, Wisconsin, Cora Waterman has been involved in choir, FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders), Kinship, World Language Club, and volleyball. For the last four years, she has volunteered at the local food pantry, mentored students through the Kinship program, and served with St. Jospeh’s Church. SheContinue reading “2025 KKD Winners”

2024 KKD Winners

Graduating from Pennfield High School in Battle Creek will usher in a good number of changes in Emma Brown’s life. She’ll head to Concordia University in Chicago, Illinois, to study Exercise Science. As a high school student, Emma led fundraising for the Student Advisory Committee, was a member of the National Honor Society, andContinue reading “2024 KKD Winners”

2023 Workforce Development Winners

Dylan Pirnie got into aviation when he took power mechanics. Because he liked his power mechanics teacher a lot, he wanted to take more of her classes. Those other classes just happened to be aviation related. Near the end of the year, he learned about the Duncan Aviation internship, so he asked his teacher aboutContinue reading “2023 Workforce Development Winners”

2023 KKD Winners

After graduating from Otsego High School, Wilhelmina Hawes plans on attending Michigan State Lyman Briggs College to study and major in astrophysics, then pursue a master’s degree. After graduation, her goal is to work for NASA and pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics. In high school, she earned several honors and awards during her time onContinue reading “2023 KKD Winners”

The Asian Center

During last summer’s heat wave, Duncan Aviation’s Human Resources team bought and donated 150 16-inch oscillating pedestal fans to the Asian Center. Warehouse Team Lead Ryan Young and Shipping/Receiving Specialist Randy Kozak delivered and unloaded six pallets of boxes so clients of the center who needed a break from the heat could receive a freeContinue reading “The Asian Center”