Family Living Award Carly Fuhrman, Lily Schulenberg And Aubrey Kanneigieter,

I Dare You Branden Whited And Tyler Erpelding

Leadership Award Derek Goth And Katie Bryant

Volunteers 5 And 10 Years.jpg Traci Wilkie, Sherie Blaise, Mary Schulenberg, Ginell Wetter And Mark Wilkie

Cherokee County 4-H’ers Receive Recognition at Award’s Day
The annual Cherokee County 4-H Award’s Day was held at the Cherokee Community Center this month. Over 150 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
Carly Fuhrman Paige Schlinger
Kaden Schulenberg Emma Frahm
Bethany Woltman Trey Timmerman
Derek Goth Kaleb Nelson
Katie Bryant Hannah Doellinger
Tyler Erpelding Aubrey Kannegieter
Natalie Plagmen Branden Whited
Lily Schulenberg Brynn Pritts
Jaylee Happe Madison Buenger
Jacob Ebert
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- Zach Erpelding and Jessica Tuttle
Citizenship – Kaden Schulenberg, Jacob Ebert, & Bethany Woltman
I DARE YOU Leadership Award– Tyler Erpelding and Branden Whited
Agriculture Award – Cody Simons and Josh Wetter
Leadership Award- Derek Goth and Katie Bryant
Achievement Award- Paige Schlenger, Jaylee Happe, and Emma Frahm Family Living- Aubrey Kanneigieter, Carly Fuhrman and Lily Schulenberg
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.
Ginell Wetter 10- years’ service, Cherie Blaise, Mary Schulenberg, Traci Wilkie, Steph Fordyce and Mark Wilkie for 5 years of Service.
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: Cody and Brooke Stowater
Honorary 4-H’ers: Cherie Blaise
4-H Leader of the Year: Natasha Timmerman
Partner in 4-H Marcus Vet Clinic
2023 4-H Hall of Fame: Bruce and Deena Jones
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