
Steven J. Thelen
Over the past 25 years, Clinton County 4-H”er Steven Thelen has volunteered on three fair boards serving as treasurer and chairing several committees. In

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Over the past 25 years, Clinton County 4-H”er Steven Thelen has volunteered on three fair boards serving as treasurer and chairing several committees. In

Jane L. Thocher’s life has been dedicated to education and to providing youth the opportunity to be the best that they can be. She retired from

Schawna Thoma is vice president of Northern Compass Group, a business consulting firm she helped found in 2015. The firm provides problem solving, strategic

Melvin Thompson is a consultant for youth development and youth training programs for Horizons International. Previously, he was director of 4-H international

Linda Thompson is the founder and president of Helping Hands at Home and Services for Special People which provides home care and personal services for the

John A. Tomke joined Dow Chemical Company in 1969 as a chemical engineer. He retired as as vice president of global operations for Dow AgroSciences in 2004. A

Susan Safford Traubenkraut has shared her study and passion of historical clothing, regional and ethnic cooking and heritage crafts and traditions with many

Since 2014, Triezenberg has been the program coordinator and leader for the Michigan Sea Grant Program. In this position, she started a student engagement

Roxanne Turner has dedicated her life to 4-H and empowering young people through leadership development, civic engagement and positive youth development. Her

As a member of the Crystal Lake 4-H Club Mary Van Allsburg won the 4-H State Award in clothing and went on to compete at the National 4-H Congress. Van
“I am beyond ready because of what 4-H has taught me. 4-H has taught me patience, passion, responsibility and a strong work ethic.”
— Josephine W., Osceola 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.