Wayne R. Adam
Wayne Adam, a lifelong resident of Sanilac County, resides on his familys centennial farm. In 2004 he retired as owner/manager of Agri-Business, Marlette
Wayne Adam, a lifelong resident of Sanilac County, resides on his familys centennial farm. In 2004 he retired as owner/manager of Agri-Business, Marlette
Cheryl N. Booth’s 27-year MSU Extension career has resulted in families and communities throughout the state having opportunities to live better, grow
Before teaching kindergarten for Coopersville Area Public Schools, David Eppelheimer taught in Guatemala, Belize and the Dominican Republic. In addition to his
Ila Methner Ezop has always been a role model for other 4-H volunteers and members. She founded the Midland County 4-H style show and the 4-H achievement
Walter Frahm, a member of the Saginaw East Side 4-H club in Saginaw County, is the retired owner of Elmwood Farm of Frankenmuth. His three sons now manage the
Laura Hamlin is currently the Michigan Farm Bureau Regional Representative. She exhibited extraordinary leadership and community service as a young adult and
In 1983, Al Harwood bought into the Pinckney Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep dealership, where he worked until retiring in 1996. Prior to his car dealership
Ron Jelinek currently serves as the Michigan Senate’s majority caucus vice chairperson. Before becoming a senator, he served two years on the House
After her international experiences in 4-H, Thalia Johnson started her career as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia. Upon returning to the United States,
Since 1980, Dean Kiesling has dedicated his life to 4-H and positive youth development. He began his career as a 4-H program assistant, served as a 4-H agent
Through 4-H, I have become the person I am today. Not only has it made me who I am, but has given me lifelong friendships and leaders to look up to. 4-H and everyone I have met through 4-H has fostered my passion for animals and led me to the path I am considering for my future.
— Bridget Paidl, Menominee 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.