More than 7,000 ducks were sold, but two lucky entries delivered the biggest prizes in United Way of Western Nebraska's largest fundraiser.
Deb Gealy of Scottsbluff poses beside her husband's United Way Duck Draw first prize, a 2026 Chevrolet Trax from Team Auto Center, at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8.
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Karen Benzel, executive director of United Way of Western Nebraska, discusses the details of this year's Duck Draw event during the winners' vehicle presentation at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
PHOTOS: United Way 2026 Duck Draw Prize Presentation
Deb Gealy of Scottsbluff poses beside her husband's United Way Duck Draw first prize, a 2026 Chevrolet Trax from Team Auto Center, at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8.
The United Way Duck Draw's second prize, a 2026 Honda Pioneer 500cc Side-by-Side from Sandberg Honda, sits on display at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
Chad Verbeck, general manager at Team Auto in Scottsbluff, discusses the specs of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax donated by his company for the United Way Duck Draw on Oct. 8, 2026.
From left to right: Chad Verbeck, Deb Gealy, Karen Benzel, Clint Schleicher, Mark Scanlan and Kelly Sandberg pose for a group photo in front of this year's top two United Way Duck Draw prizes on Oct. 8.
Karen Benzel, executive director of United Way of Western Nebraska, discusses the details of this year's Duck Draw event during the winners' vehicle presentation at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
Kelly Sandberg, president and CEO of Sandberg Implement Inc., discusses the specs of the 2026 Honda Pioneer 500cc Side-by-Side donated by his company for the United Way Duck Draw on Oct. 8, 2026.
The United Way Duck Draw's first prize, a 2026 Chevrolet Trax from Team Auto Center, sits on display at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
Deb Gealy of Scottsbluff poses beside her husband's United Way Duck Draw first prize, a 2026 Chevrolet Trax from Team Auto Center, at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
Mark Scanlan of Gering poses beside his United Way Duck Draw second prize, a 2026 Honda Pioneer 500cc Side-by-Side from Sandberg Honda, at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
Mark Scanlan of Gering poses beside his United Way Duck Draw second prize, a 2026 Honda Pioneer 500cc Side-by-Side from Sandberg Honda, at Team Auto in Scottsbluff on Oct. 8, 2026.
