2022 Annual 4-H Achievement & Recognition Night Highlights

All photos courtesy Donna Gross

Wisconsin 4-H Key Award: Sarah Stege, with Shannon Stege (mother), presented by Mariann Gundrum, and Randy Thull from Washington County Farm Bureau

The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award is one of the highest recognitions a 4-H member can receive. This award recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who have demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community.

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Pat Wagner Young Rocketeer Award: Charles Stern, presented by Paul Dean

Recognizes a 4-H youth in the Rocketry Project.

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Pat Wagner Shooting Sports Outstanding Youth Leadership Award: Cassie Jerrich and Josie Knapp, presented by Jerry Rhinehardt

Awarded to youth who have been outstanding leaders in Shooting Sports.

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4-H Trust Fund Scholarship Recipients: Sarah Stege & Lindsay Arvidson

The Washington County 4-H Leaders Association annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 4-H youth in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their communities and to the Washington County 4-H program:

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4-H Graduates: Lindsay Arvidson, Caeley Champeau, and Stephanie Hartwell

To all our 2022 4-H graduates: we celebrate you and hope that you continue to allow your head, heart, hands, and health guide you to fulfill your purpose in your community, country, and world. We know you will go on to do great things!

Friend of 4-H Leader: Jay Wolf

The Friend of 4-H Award honors an individual who has made contributions to 4-H on a countywide basis. The person selected displays meaningful involvement in 4-H, is committed to the philosophy of 4-H Youth Development, and demonstrates high personal standards.

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4-H Alumni Award: Katie Mortenson

The 4-H Alumni Award honors a previous 4-H youth member who has distinguished themselves as an adult, and who has made significant significant voluntary contributions to the local community and beyond.

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4-H Leader Recognition: Judy Etta (45 years)

4-H Volunteers make a difference!

4-H Leader Recognition: Kim Weindorf (25 years)

4-H Volunteers change lives!

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4-H Leader Recognition: Paul Dean (10 years)

4-H runs on the power of Volunteers!

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