
Marie F. Koch
Marie Koch has dedicated her life to educating youth. She has been an educator for 25 years in the subjects of English, psychology, sociology, history. She

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Marie Koch has dedicated her life to educating youth. She has been an educator for 25 years in the subjects of English, psychology, sociology, history. She

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

Anthony Korican has devoted his career to educating youth. He served as a vocational agriculture and biology teacher, FFA advisor, and elementary/middle school

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

Tod Kubiszak is a district sales manager for Agrigold Hybrids responsible for selling and distributing hybrid corn for 13 counties in southwest Michigan. He

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

Joan M. Kuhne, a certified clinical and chemical dependency nurse by profession, is a 33-year 4-H community volunteer by commitment. According to local 4-H

The steady leadership of Ben LaCross has helped to strengthen Michigan agriculture at the local, state and national levels. A second-generation fruit farmer,

Diana P. Langshaw is owner and operator of Langshaw Farms, Inc., noted for being one of the largest registered Polled Hereford, rabbit and flower producing

Terry Langston, executive director of the Michigan 4-H Foundation from August 2002 to December 2003, is recognized throughout Michigan and nationally as an
Because of 4-H I can be who I want to be. I am grateful for having the opportunities to do what I love.
— Natalie Milford, Chippewa County

Become a permanent part of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden by sponsoring a brick! Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones. Learn more: Sponsor a brick!.

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.