The annual Cherokee County 4-H Award’s Day was held at the Cherokee Community Center November 19th 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
Jacob Ebert Emma Frahm Aubrey Kannegieter Jacob Erpelding Kouper Schulenberg Carly Fuhrman Natalie Plagman Lily Schulenberg
Madelyn Buenger Hannah Doellinger Allie Kruse Adrie Ducommun Danika Ducommun Levi Klingborg Kaleb Nelson Leah Kannigater McKenna VanOort Ella Badtram
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- Katie Bryant, Paige Schlenger and Trey Timmerman
Citizenship – Natalie Plageman and Aubrey Kannegieter
I DARE YOU Leadership Award– Jacob Ebert and Carly Fuhrman
Agriculture Award – Maverick Stief and Kaleb Nelson
Leadership Award- Emma Frahm and Logan Stowater
Achievement Award- Carter Kruse and Lily Schulenberg
Family Living- Cailtyn Wetter and Madelyn Buenger
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.
Becky Whited 15- years’ service, Valerie Bryant 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: Jeff Kollbaum
Honorary 4-H’ers: Mary Schulenberg
4-H Leader of the Year: Sally Wilkie
Partner in 4-H Cherokee County Cattlemen
2024 Cherokee County 4-H Hall of Fame: Marla Conley
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