
Brandon C. Schroeder
Brandon Schroeder credits 4-H with guiding his career in natural resources. For four years he was a fisheries resource specialist for the Michigan United

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Brandon Schroeder credits 4-H with guiding his career in natural resources. For four years he was a fisheries resource specialist for the Michigan United

Gary L. Seevers led the futures brokerage business for Goldman Sachs & Co. in New York and abroad after joining the firm in 1979 as head of commodities

Matt Shane began his career with MSU Extension in 1997 as a multi-county livestock educator. In 2003, he assumed the role of Lenawee County Extension Director

What began for Mary Ellen Sheets as a way for her two high school-aged sons to earn some spending money is today the fifth largest moving company in the United

Former State Rep. Joel Sheltrown grew up in West Branch in Ogemaw County, where he participated in 4-H woodworking programs. He later attended Western Michigan

Theresa Silm has devoted her life to 4-H and youth. In 1977, after graduating from Michigan State University, she accepted a position as a 4-H program

Helen M. Simon has dedicated her entire life to 4-H and young people. She dreamt of becoming a school teacher, but due to financial difficulty in the Great

Dr. Sleight is a retired professor from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During his tenure at MSU, he taught both veterinary and

Melissa Souva has been active in Michigan’s agricultural industry her entire life. After earning an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a

Douglas Sprik is owner of the Sprik Family Sheep Farm. As a sheep producer, he has sheared sheep in many states and participated in both state and national
Being in 4-H has increased my interest in helping the community and has encouraged me to be a part of improving my county’s welfare.
— Vincent Coppola, 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.