
Marie F. Koch
Marie Koch has dedicated her life to educating youth. She has been an educator for 25 years in the subjects of English, psychology, sociology, history. She
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Marie Koch has dedicated her life to educating youth. She has been an educator for 25 years in the subjects of English, psychology, sociology, history. She

As a 4-H member of the Lamotte Township and the Lucky Stars 4-H clubs during her youth, Aletha Mahaffy developed a love for gardening and 4-H. She has been a

Millions of people know Fred Meijer the entrepreneur and Fred Meijer the philanthropist. It’s time they got to know Fred Meijer the 4-H’er. Born

Oakland County 4-H’er Thomas Middleton was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998 where he chaired and vice chaired House

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

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

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

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

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

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
It takes confidence and courage to try new things and I am thankful to 4-H for providing that opportunity for me.
— Ethan McLaughlin, Monroe 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.