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Friend of 4-H Awards
The Annual Steuben County Friend of 4-H Award recipients were selected from a list of nominees throughout Steuben County and are presented to an individual and a business who have excelled in their dedication to the Steuben County 4-H Youth Development program through the years and have earned the respect of 4-H members, families and leaders, as well as the community.
Friend of 4-H Individual
This
individual was nominated for her consistent and reliable support of the Steuben
County 4-H Program. As a volunteer and supporter of the program for nearly 15
years, she and her daughters, have been a huge asset to the dog obedience and
public speaking programs. Any time she has been called on for support,
weather it is with dog obedience classes, judging for the dog program or public
speaking, helping run the County Fair Dog Show, or to evaluate records, she has
willingly taken on the task. Additionally, her 5 years of service and
input on the 4-H Program Committee has helped guide and support the 4-H Program
and Staff. It is with great pleasure to present this year’s Friend of 4-H
Individual award to:
Laura Eckler
Friend
of 4-H Business
This business has been a silent supporter of the Steuben County 4-H Program for many years. They have continuously donated their building and space for various 4-H Clubs and County Events over the last several years. Despite being a small community-based group, they have graciously offered their space for minimal cost, often simply requesting supplies in exchange. Their generosity is greatly appreciated and it is with much gratitude that we award this year’s Friend of 4-H Business Award to:
Friends of Howard
Behind the Scenes
This award is presented to a deserving 4-H member that has done a lot of work “Behind the Scenes” and may not have received recognition. This is not only for work done at the County Fair but throughout the 4-H project year.This year’s recipient has been working “behind the scenes” in the dog, rabbit, poultry and shooting sports programs. Receiving the award this year is:
Julianna Patrick
“I Dare You” Leadership Award
William Danforth was a successful businessman who dared young people to achieve their highest potential to influence others through lives of leadership and service. As a civic leader, he helped found the American Youth Foundation in 1925. The belief then as it is today is that each individual can make a difference. He was delighted to see talents developed and potential fulfilled. His challenge to all was to “be your own self and at your very best all of the time”. The “I Dare You” Leadership Award recognizes those who, with little encouragement, are ready to see themselves as leaders. We hope that the 4-H program instills this same challenge to 4-H members. This award is presented to:
Morgan Cheney – Harmonyville
Julianna Patrick – Country Critters
Outstanding 4-H’er
Award
Each
year, youth are recognized as Outstanding 4-H Members. This year’s award
recipient has embodied the 4-H motto “To Make
the Best Better” through clearer thinking, greater loyalty, larger service and
better living as they have grown in the 4-H program. This year’s award is
presented to:
Cheyenne Murat –
Independent
Maeve Robarge – Blue Ribbon Roundup
Jenny Groen
4-H/Youth Program Leader
jmg422@cornell.edu
(607) 664-2576
Last updated November 30, 2021