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Local 4-H youth recognized
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Members of the Green County 4-H program who were present for the awards ceremony to claim an honor for their record books this year pose for a group picture. The Green County 4-H held its annual Awards and Recognition Cermony Nov. 11, where numerous youth and adults were recognized for their efforts in promoting and supporting positive youth development. (Photo supplied)
MONROE - Green County 4-H held its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony Nov. 11, where youth and adults and of the 4-H program were recognized and thanked for their efforts in promoting and supporting positive youth development.

Green County 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 Roxane Ace and Justin Moore of New Horizons, Annika Bernstein and Mallory Schmelzer of Clarence Bridge Pioneers, Annelise Bethke of Cheese Country Clovers, Joe Crubaugh of Young Americans and Amelia Kubichka of Spring Grove Honest Workers.

The silver pin was awarded to Ellie Eichelkraut of York.

The following youth were awarded a gold pin: Devri Bennett and Kelli Polnow of Cheese Country Clovers, Emily Makos of Spring Grove Honest Workers, Brett Marean of Juda Jolly Juniors, Michael Schieldt of New Glarus and Karli Sutherland of Decatur.

The highest record book honor, the emerald pin, was awarded to Royce Brauer and Jaena LeGault of New Horizons, Averey Marean of the Juda Jolly Juniors and Linnea Tabaka of Young Americans.

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

Awards are based on the youth's growth and leadership throughout their 4-H career. The 2017 recipients of the 4-H Leadership Achievement Award were Avery Marean and Tabaka.

Adult volunteers were recognized for years of service to Green County 4-H youth. Adults serving 20 or more years currently are Valli Brauer, Dixie Stechschulte and Tim Stechschulte, Rae Wellnitz for 25 years, and Roger Vogel for 35 years.

Other awards and recognition given were for 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 Trip Scholarship Recipients.