
Charles T. LaSata
Charles T. LaSata continues to serve the community he grew up in as a circuit court judge for the city of Berrien. In 1999, he was elected to represent

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Charles T. LaSata continues to serve the community he grew up in as a circuit court judge for the city of Berrien. In 1999, he was elected to represent

Jack Laurie’s leadership in Michigan agriculture is well-recognized and respected everywhere from community farms to the Michigan legislature. He retired

Ted Leipprandt worked at Cooperative Elevator Company in Pigeon from 1959 until he retired in 1995. For 13 of those years Leipprandt was CEO of the company. He

Dian Liepe has devoted her life to the Michigan 4-H program, participating as a 4-H member, volunteer leader, and employee. Since 2012, she has been the 4-H

As a 4-H member of the Lamotte Township and the Lucky Stars 4-H clubs during her youth, Aletha Mahaffy developed a love for gardening and 4-H. She has been a

A respected automotive professional, Elizabeth (Lisa) Manwell has a long history with two Michigan motor giants: General Motors and Ford Motor Company. Over

Russell G. Mawby is an internationally recognized philanthropist dedicated to improving the lives of young people around the world. He joined the W.K. Kellogg

State Senator Edward McBroom is a fourth-generation dairy farmer who was an active member of the Dickinson County 4-H program. In addition to operating his

Charles W. McCallum has been responsible for workforce, business and membership development for a number of organizations and institutions throughout Michigan.

Clara McManus is partner in McManus Farms, a cherry producing farm located in Traverse City. She is a recognized benefactor and volunteer in the Grand Traverse
Becoming confident isn’t easy, but because of the positive, helpful, and encouraging people in 4-H, anything’s possible.
— Lorelai Kowalski, Oakland 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.