
Michael D. Pridgeon
California Corners and Algansee 4-H Boosters 4-H club member, Michael Pridgeon is an MSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry and a

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California Corners and Algansee 4-H Boosters 4-H club member, Michael Pridgeon is an MSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry and a

Rachael Ramirez has helped shape the Frankenmuth community through her personal and professional endeavors. She owns and manages Healthy Habitz, a health food

Claire Rasmussen led the Dow Corning team in chemical risk management and compliance, risk communications and exposure assessment for more than 20 years. She

Recent MSU marketing graduate Amondo Redmond is just beginning his professional career with Sony Music Corporation of America, but he has already accumulated a

From Sanilac to Singapore with snapshots of Dubai and Cambodia in between, Reid’s talents have made a lasting difference in the lives of children and the

In 12 years of working for the State of Michigan, Jackie Rider has built an accomplished career in operations, technology and organizational leadership. During

Leah Cox Ritchie is nationally recognized as a human and youth development researcher and programmer. Before retiring from Michigan State University Extension

Wexford County 4-H’er George Rock is a leader and contributor in each field of his life. Rock is a graduate of the MSU College of Engineering and was a

William A. Rowley is proprietor and manager of Sunnyside Farm in Richmond, which includes dairy, crop and milk hauling operations. He was a 20-year member of

Maggie Sans is the vice president for community relations at Walmart, leading the company’s effort to strengthen the investment that stores and associates
“I have been in 4-H for several years now, and I feel more ready for later on in life because of 4-H fair projects and classes.”
— Asher S., Livingston 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.