
Deborah A. Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow has built her political life on a series of firsts. In 1977 she became the first woman to chair the Ingham County Board of Commissioners after

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Debbie Stabenow has built her political life on a series of firsts. In 1977 she became the first woman to chair the Ingham County Board of Commissioners after

Janelle Stewart has translated her professional youth development expertise into service to the Lenawee County community. She is a member of the Agriculture

Tom Stewart is a professional manager and business coach, with primary expertise in organization design and operation strategy. By providing management, tools

Carol Stockman has given her life to volunteering since retiring as the Berrien County treasurer in 1996. She is a past president and treasurer of the Berrien

Accomplished economist, public servant and author David A. Stockman is most noted for his tenure as director of the Office of Management and Budget in the
Strautz Holsteins, co-owned and operated by Pasty Strautz, is a 40-head dairy operation that has garnered national, state and local honors for its registered

Sara “Sally” Stuby began her leadership roles as an officer and teen leader of the FLS Challengers 4-H Club, the St. Joseph County Teen Service

Stuever studied in the Department of Home Economics at Michigan State College. Doris put her academic success to work as a substitute teacher. Lynn Island

While receiving her bachelors degree in elementary education in 1957 and her masters in special education from Michigan State University, Mary Lou Tanton

Washtenaw County 4-H’er Nancy Thelen is an MSU graduate with a bachelor’s in home economic education. She began her career as home economics
“Whether connecting with community leaders, collaborating with peers, or leading my club, 4-H has empowered me to work ethically, make a meaningful impact and adapt to change.”
— Simran A., Wayne County

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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.