Recognition Night continues to be a high point of the 4-H year -- An opportunity to recognize young people and 4-H volunteers for their accomplishments, their commitment and their character.
On Tuesday, November 7, more than 400 4-H members and volunteers, their families and community supporters were in attendance as we congratulated those who committed to clearer thinking, greater loyalty, larger service, and better living in their 4-H efforts this past year.
Congratulations to our "Friend of 4-H" Winners!
Scott Lipps and the Salem Public Library
Special Awards
The following people have been selected at the county level to compete for state awards.
| Volunteer of the Year | April Kamentz |
| Community Service | Lucky Leprechauns |
| Innovator Award | Angela Thomas |
| Meritorious Service | Karen Middletown |
| Leadership Development | Adair Stone |
| Recruitment Award | Stephanie Jordan |
Each of these award winners will be completing an extensive application that will be reviewed by the State Selection committee for recognition at the Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference next March.
Good Luck to each and every one of you.
You ALL deserve the best!
Congratulations to our William H Danforth "I Dare You" Award Winners!
Isaac Bendel and Shelby Shank
The "I Dare You" award is the highest honor awarded to 4-H members in Warren County. It recognizes youth leadership, character, service and learning. Danforth dares young people to "stand tall, think tall, smile tall and live tall."
4-H Choice Awards
These awards recognize senior 4-H'ers who consistently demonstrate a high level of involvement in 4-H at the county level, a promise of greater leadership potential and a strong commitment to helping others.
| Brandon Fowler | Caleb Hendrix | Arden Kamentz | Adriana LaJoye |
Kiwanis Clover Awards
Sponsored by the Mason Kiwanis, these awards recognizes 4-H members who exemplify what 4-H is all about. They are the backbone of the 4-H club program: attending meetings regularly, participating in club activities, completing new projects each year and getting along with other club members and advisors.
| JUNIOR | INTERMEDIATE | SENIOR |
| 8-11 year old recipients | 12-14 year old recipients | 15-18 year old recipients |
| Myra Armold Jacob Poulin |
Dani Kemper Kristi Loose Corissa Oeder Alexandrea Yaekle |
Emma Davis Lydia Dunaway Jillian Egbert Ola Thomas |
Shining Stars and Shooting Stars
These awards recognize those 4-H members in our clubs who put forth extra effort to improve themselves, improve their 4-H club and improve the overall 4-H program. They are role models for other 4-H members.
| Shining Stars | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Evan Albright |
Jessica Fornshell Brandon Fowler Haleigh Gantner Tesa George Harleigh Hanks Vince Jackson |
Jera Jordan |
| Shooting Stars | ||
| Emerson Adams Ethan Bally Gabe Basta Connor Brown Shelby Burger Tommy Burkhart Colin Cameron |
Megan Coffman Rebecca Davenport Hayden Gantner Rebekah Gwynne Kyle Mangan Ally Neal Hannah Neal |
Kendall Oeder Danielle Price Jay Shivener Sarah Spahr Helen Tiffin Janelle Whitaker |
Achievement Awards
4-H is a "learning by doing" program. These awards are given to members who have achieved above and beyond in a project area, overcome obstacles, and who demonstrate a well-rounded 4-H experience. Expereince in 4-H projects and activities, leadership and community service are all factors in the selection process.
| Achievement Category | Exhibitor(s) |
| Aerospace | Athena Williams |
| Archery | Andrew Cummings |
| ATV | Myra Armold |
| Beef | Samantha Cox, Lydia Dunaway, Mackenzie Holton, Jera Jordan |
| Beekeeping | Ben Holliday, Cooper Schmidt |
| Cat | Ally Neal, Madelyn Pugh |
| Clothing | Emerson Adams. Myra Armold, Sarah Brooks, Allyson Kritzer, Corissa Oeder |
| Creative Arts | Anna Davenport, Isabelle Davis, Nicole Esterbrook, Chloe Heck |
| Dog | Katelyn Kauscher, Morgan Kelly, Jacob Poulin, Ben Pugh, Maddie Smith |
| Engineering | Jacob Paulin |
| Fishing | Bradley Esterbrook, Ethan Laube |
| Food & Nutrition | Ethan Bally, Jera Jordan, Kristie Loose, Brady Wolfenbarger |
| Gardening | Colin Cameron, Olivia Davenport |
| Goat | Isaac Bendel, Emma Davis, Maria Lane, Laila Powell, Abigail Schwieterman, Austin Vonderhaar, Hannah Wolfenbarger |
| Gun Safety | Tyler Bond |
| Health | Emma Davis |
| Home Decorating | Colin Cameron |
| Horse | Josh Beckman, Grant Boggs, Kaitlyn Boggs, Brandon Fowler, Haileigh Gantner, Ava Lang, Chloe Larson, Amelia Mason, Sarah Spahr |
| Llama & Alpaca | Jenna Arthur, Colin Landers, Nina Landers, Lydia Pearson |
| Natural Resources | Zach Back, Joey Gulas, Christiana Price |
| Pet Care | Meghan Benham, Kristen Lovins |
| Photography | Anna Davenport, Kristin Lovins |
| Poultry | Evan Albright, Beckett Burlile, Emma Davis, Chloe Heck, Savannah Lovins, Ally Neal |
| Rabbit | Hannah Bowser, Courtney Branham, Brody Hurt, Emma Madden, Rachel Perry, Aliya Winkler |
| Self-Determined | Jera Jordan, Savannah Lovins |
| Shooting Sports | Bradley Esterbrook, Harleigh Hanks, Abby Schuh |
| Swine | Myra Armold, Chloe Larson, Brady Wolfenbarger, Alexandrea Yaekle |
| Tractor | Dylan Kincer |
| Veterinary Science | Jera Jordan |
| Woodworking | Elijah Workman |
| Workforce Preparation | Ola Thomas |
Honor Clubs
The honor club distinction is presented to clubs that have done an outstanding job of club organization, project education, leadership, citizenship, 4-H promotion, county 4-H involvement and community service.
| Club | Organizational Advisor |
| Clover Canine Club | Sherri Martin |
| Country Clovers | Nichole Back |
| Four Leaf Clover Generals | Dave & Denise Siebert |
| Franklin Aggies | Bonnie Beel |
| Helping Hands | Dave Armold |
| Lebanon Mustangs | Jenny Kuenle |
| Lucky Leprechauns | Shawn Mason |
| Mid Valley Riders | Marilyn Kohler |
| Odyssey | Butch Schappacher |
| Pleasant Plain Lucky Clovers | Jeanne Chaney |
| Ridgeville Sunny Shamrocks | Krista Muterspaw |
| Warren County Bandits | Cathy Truett |
| Warren County Camelids | Doug Landers |
| Warren County Dairy Goats | Gretchen Bendel |
| Warren County Livestock Club | Brenda Morgan |
| West Turtlecreek Hustlers | Ann Ball |