Leadership Award Brandon Whited Of Tilden Tillers Presented By Neil Kruse.

2022 Cherokee County Hall Of Fame David And Becky Whited Presented By Branden Whited

The annual Cherokee County 4-H Award’s Day was held at the Cherokee Community Center this past month. Over 200 4-H’ers, leaders and volunteers and 4-H Donors were recognized for their efforts from the past 4-H year.
Several things happen during the Awards Banquet. The new County Council was installed. The County Council is made up youth in grades 9-12, who plan activities for all county 4-H’ers. I must say I am most excited to work with this group of young people. The youth-serving on the County Council Paige Schlenger, Derek Goth, Katie Bryant, Jaylee Happe, Kaden Schulenberg, Carly Ebert, Karen Meyer, Kim Meyer, Jessica Tuttle, Maddie Steif, Kaleb Nelson, Cody Simons, Brayden Dirks, Brandon Whited, Tyler Erpelding, Kendra Husman, Trey Timmerman, Matthew Kollbaum, Brynn Pritts, Zach Erpelding, Lily Schulenberg, Samuel Collins, Carly Fuhrman, Aubrey Kannegieter, Natalie Plagman, Emma Frahm, Carter Kruse, Allie Kruse, Hannah Doelinger, Anna Paulsrud and Bethany Woltman.
They all have some wonderful ideas and so much enthusiasm, I think you will be seeing and hearing a lot more from the Cherokee County 4-H County Council. Says Debbie Erpelding County Youth Coordinator. These project awards are given to 4-H’ers who have demonstrated growth, leadership, and citizenship in that project area.
Some of the most important awards given at the Ceremony were the “Special Awards”. In order for a 4-H’er to be considered for one of these “Special Awards”, they must have first completed a record book or fill out an award application. They must also be at least a sophomore in high school, had 3 or more years of 4-H club work, demonstrated leadership beyond the local club level, and met the guidelines of the specific award. Here is a list of the “Special Awards” and their winners. . .
Mary Dunn Memorial Award- Caitlyn Ebert
Citizenship – Kaden Schulenberg and Kaitlyn Goth
I DARE YOU Leadership Award– Zach Erpelding and Jessica Tuttle
Agriculture Award – Trey Timmerman of Cavaliers and Tyler Erpelding
Leadership Award- Brandon Whited of Tilden Tillers and Kendra Husman
Achievement Award- Derek Goth of Tilden Tillers and Katie Bryant
Family Living- Emma Fahrm and Carly Ebert
We appreciate the important contributions that 4-H leaders make to the lives of our young people through their leadership in 4-H activities, we honor the following people for their continued service.
Janet Sullivan- 20,
Donna Amundson -30,
Stephanie Spieler- 15 years,
Lynn Ebert-20 years
ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H couldn’t survive without the dedication, expertise and leadership provided by adult volunteers. Each year the 4-H program in Cherokee County recognizes adult 4-H volunteers to honor them for their services to 4-H, community leadership and public service in Cherokee County. They include:
4-H Alumni: Kent Timmerman
Honorary 4-H’ers: Ron Halverson
4-H Leader of the Year: Kathy Nelson Partner in 4-H Valley Vet
2022 4-H Hall of Fame: David and Becky Whited
ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H program couldn’t survive without the dedication, expertise and leadership provided by adult volunteers and wonderful 4-H Families. As you can see it was a busy evening. Those receiving the awards listed above are well deserving. Congratulations! Cherokee County Award’s Day is held every year to close out the 4-H year, says Erpelding. For more information about recognition or 4-H programs, contact the Iowa State Extension and Outreach Office-Cherokee 712-225-6196.