MONROE — Green County 4-H held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 9 where numerous youth and adults of the 4-H program were recognized and thanked for their efforts in promoting and supporting positive youth development. 

4-H 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: Owen Larson (Decatur), Ayden McCoy (New Glarus), Thadeus Miller (Browntown Busy Beavers), Brielle Monson (Jolly Mixers), Chase Monson (Jolly Mixers), Chloe Pulver (Young Americans), Tayla Shrader (Jolly Mixers), Eliza Sievers (Clarence Bridge Pioneers), and Marc Smith (Washington Center). 

The silver pins were awarded to: Emily Goers (Washington Center), and Brandon Straws (Next Generation), and the emerald pins were awarded to Lillian Sievers (Clarence Bridge Pioneers), and Mirielle Smith (Washington Center). 

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: Karen Buck (20 years), Cathy Crubaugh (20 years), Valerie Johnson (20 years), Leslie Brugger (25 years), Doreen Babler (30 years), Christine Stauffacher (35 years), Jeff Stauffacher (35 years), and Lynn Lokken (40 years). 

Other awards and recognition given were for First Year Record Books, Cloverbuds, Cloverbud Graduates, Project Awards, Project Category Awards, Outstanding Record Books, Leadership, Club Secretary, Club Historian and National 4-H Week Window Displays.

For more information about the 2024 Green County 4-H Awards & Recognition Ceremony, contact:

Ellen Andrews 

4-H Youth Development Educator 

(608) 328-9440