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4-H youth, adults recognized
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There were several 4-H adult volunteers that received recognition for their service to the 4-H program including, front row, from left, Angela Schmelzer, Janelle Eckdhal, Marie Swedlund and Rebekah Straws. Back row, from left, Ben Swedlund, Shannon Murray, Alan Bennett, Josh Montgomery and Katy Dickson.

MONROE — Green County 4-H held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony Nov. 10 where numerous youth and adults of the 4-H program were recognized and thanked for their efforts in promoting and supporting positive youth development. 

Record books are a means of tracking and reflecting on the progress a youth has made on a project over the 4-H year. Accumulating points during record book reviews earns youth a bronze, silver, gold or emerald pin. 

This year’s bronze pin winners were Ian Berg (Young Americans), Mara Dickson (Browntown Busy Beavers), Skye Dickson (Browntown Busy Beavers), Devi Duerst (New Glarus), Ada Henderson-Lehto (Young Americans), Ellie Modaff (Jolly Mixers), Mackenzie Ruegsegger (Clarno), Mirielle Smith (Washington Center) and Breann Steiner (Clarno). The silver pin was awarded to Kaleigh Dallman (Jolly Mixers). 

Marissa Vosberg of Young Americans was awarded a gold pin. No emerald pins were awarded this year.

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Members of the Green County 4-H program who received awards for their record books this year pose for a group picture.

Recipients of the Leadership Achievement Award have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the club and county 4-H program. 

Awards are based on the youth’s growth and leadership throughout their 4-H career. The 2018 recipients of the 4-H Leadership Achievement Award are Emileigh Dallman (Jolly Mixers), Averey Marean (Juda Jolly Juniors), Brett Marean (Juda Jolly Juniors) and Linnea Tabaka (Young Americans).

Adult volunteers were also recognized for their years of service to Green County 4-H youth. Adults serving 20 or more years at this time are Steve Gellings (20 years), DarLyne Schneider (30 years) and Lynn Lokken (40 years).

Other awards and recognition given were for the categories of First Year Members, Cloverbuds, Cloverbud Graduates, Project Awards, Project Category Awards, Outstanding Record Books, Club Major Emphasis, Secretary, Historian, Window Displays, 4-H International, and Travel Scholarship Recipients.

For more information about the 2018 Green County 4-H Awards & Recognition Ceremony, contact Ellen Andrews, 4-H Youth Development Educator, at 608-328-9440.