The Lincoln Journal Star’s 2020 Inspire: Celebrating Women’s Leadership Awards were announced in September. The awards honor outstanding women in 11 different categories who have excelled, not only in their professional lives, but as leaders and role models. Extension Associate Brie Frickenstein was one of five finalists for Excellence in Philanthropy! Brie is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) and her outreach includes youth at Title 1 LPS elementary schools and adults at various homeless shelters, substance abuse treatment centers and farmers markets. Brie is passionate about increasing equitable healthy food access to those in need.