
Alan W. Adam
As the primary owner and operator of the Adam Family Farms, Alan Adam has jumpstarted his family’s swine farm. Together, with his son Derek, they have

As the primary owner and operator of the Adam Family Farms, Alan Adam has jumpstarted his family’s swine farm. Together, with his son Derek, they have

Koppelman is a fifth grade teacher at Blissfield Elementary School where he is actively involved in science education and education reform in Michigan. He has

Saginaw County 4-H’er Dennis Krafft started his professional career in a management position in a lumber company, to its eventual owner for 7 years. He then

Dave Kugler is the founder of Michigan Critter Catchers & Propestmen of Ohio. His professional wildlife control experience began in 1994 when he was a

Tom Stewart is a professional manager and business coach, with primary expertise in organization design and operation strategy. By providing management, tools

While receiving her bachelors degree in elementary education in 1957 and her masters in special education from Michigan State University, Mary Lou Tanton

Since 2014, Triezenberg has been the program coordinator and leader for the Michigan Sea Grant Program. In this position, she started a student engagement
When I put my mind to things, nothing is impossible. That is one of the most important things I’ve learned from 4-H.
— Emma Rasch, Kent 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.