
George A. McManus Jr.
George A. McManus, Jr. retired from the Michigan Senate in 2002. He was state senator for 12 years and is a fourth-generation Grand Traverse County cherry

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George A. McManus, Jr. retired from the Michigan Senate in 2002. He was state senator for 12 years and is a fourth-generation Grand Traverse County cherry

M. Peter McPherson is in his ninth year as president of Michigan State University, a teaching, research, outreach and international university. His leadership

W.G. (Mac) McPherson began his career as a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Financial in 1975. Today, Mac leads Team McPherson. This team of self-employed

Millions of people know Fred Meijer the entrepreneur and Fred Meijer the philanthropist. It’s time they got to know Fred Meijer the 4-H’er. Born

Oakland County 4-H’er Thomas Middleton was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998 where he chaired and vice chaired House

Patricia Murphy is co-owner and operator of Irish Hills Farms in Olivet, a 1000-acre farm and farrow-to-finish hog operation. She is a long-time supporter of

Sally Ann Narhi is accredited with 31 years of service for Michigan’s public schools prior to retiring in 1998. Most recently she was a high school

Gerald (Jerry) Neyer has dedicated his life to agriculture and public service. For more than 30 years, he has co-owned Neyer Farms Inc., a family dairy farm in

William A. Nichols used the opportunities he had to learn all he needed to know to start his own business. As a youngster working at a hatchery in St. Johns;

Nowlin serves as community services area manager lead for Consumers Energy Company. She began her career at Consumers in 2002 after serving as vice president
4-H started with dogs but has transformed into something much more. I can be an active member in group projects and I have become a better person altogether. I am so grateful to have had a 4-H experience that impacted me so much. I don’t know what my life would be without the wonderful opportunity of 4-H.
— Jordan Davis, Berrien 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.