
Lawrence W. Nuechterlein
An electrician by trade, Lawrence W. Nuechterlein is also noted for lighting up the lives of youth and adults as a community volunteer. He was owner and

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An electrician by trade, Lawrence W. Nuechterlein is also noted for lighting up the lives of youth and adults as a community volunteer. He was owner and

Tom Nugent is a true supporter of agriculture and youth development. His 10-year 4-H career set him up for success as a professional, completing two degrees

LouAnn Olsen has introduced innovative methods for improving the education of children in the Gaylord Area School District. She introduced and is the director

Don Parrott, a Jackson County 4-H member for five years, was a Jackson County commissioner for 12 years before he retired in 2000. As commissioner, he was an

Raymond Passage held various positions in his 35-year career at Gerber Products Co. before retiring in the mid-1990s as director of worldwide agricultural

Judith Edison Paul received her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University followed by her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of

For nearly 50 years, Judith (Judy) Paulsen has been a key member of the Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) staff. Beginning in 1978 as a special

Howard C. Pennington owned a veterinary practice in Lenawee County until 1985 when he began relief veterinary practice. He continues to offer his veterinary

Sarah Pion has been the southwest regional manager for Michigan Farm Bureau for 20 years. In this role, Pion acts as the liaison between Michigan Farm Bureau

Dick Posthumus has spent 20 years serving the state of Michigan, first as a state senator from the 31st district and currently as lieutenant governor. He is
“4-H has prepared me for my baking journey, and the four Hs – head, hands, heart and health – have guided me every step of the way.”
— Madison M., Midland 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.