Ivan Anthony
Ivan Anthony, Mason County 4-H member for eight years, has served as the Mason County clerk since 1976. Recognized as a model county government leader, Anthony
Ivan Anthony, Mason County 4-H member for eight years, has served as the Mason County clerk since 1976. Recognized as a model county government leader, Anthony
In 1965, Oceana County 4-H’er Edward C. Babbitt began what has grown into a multi-million dollar hobby and very successful business, Babbitt’s
Jack Barnes, a 4-H member for nine years, served as general manager for 26 of the 39 years he worked for the Michigan Milk Producers Association, a Fortune 500
Margaret A. Bethel has served almost 25 years extending the knowledge of Michigan State University to help transform the lives of people in Michigan’s
For almost 20 years, Janet A. Blanchard’s name has been well-known and recognized among public servants. Since the early 1980s, she has worked in
St. Clair County 4-H member Raymond L. Bollaert has been both a successful educator and businessman. He taught agriculture and natural resources education in
James S. Brinks, retired professor emeritus of animal science from Colorado State University, is a nationally recognized animal geneticist and researcher. He
Norman A. Brown has dedicated his professional and personal life to ensuring young people throughout the world have significant and meaningful opportunities to
Harry Michael Chaddock was the chief animal health official for the Michigan Department of Agriculture from 1986 to 2001. During that period, he collaborated
Since 1981, Julie A. Chapin has worked toward the positive development of young people through myriad 4-H educator roles. She began her career as an MSU
Being in 4-H has helped me reflect on who I am, but also helped me feel confident enough to step out of my comfort zone. From my experience in 4-H, I have realized that I have grown as a person but also developed many crucial life and career skills.
— Justin Yarger, Monroe County
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Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners were recognized Sept. 21 during the 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration in East Lansing. Awards presented at the event, which was hosted by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation, are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors for adults.