
Marquetta L. Pearson Frost
Marquetta Pearson Frost has been committed to the positive development of young people since she was a young teen growing up in Calhoun County. When rap was
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Marquetta Pearson Frost has been committed to the positive development of young people since she was a young teen growing up in Calhoun County. When rap was

Donald Gast, senior vice-president of the Southwestern Medical Clinic in Berrien Springs, is credited with expanding the clinic from one independent location

Garrett Geer joined the Dow Chemical Company in 1984 and has developed strong business, diplomacy and communications skills through broad experiences in

Prior to being the Kalamazoo County Administrator, Donald H. Gilmer was Michigan’s state budget director from 2001-03, with responsibility for

Jim Gleason has been an attorney at law since 1980. He received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from MSU in 1958 and served in the U.S.

Larry Gould owns and operates Gould Farms with his son and brother, producing corn, wheat, and soybeans. His farming career has led him to serve on many boards

Elizabeth Haar graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in mathematics with the intent of becoming a teacher. While working on her

Laura Hamlin is currently the Michigan Farm Bureau Regional Representative. She exhibited extraordinary leadership and community service as a young adult and

Lynn Harvey retired from Michigan State University in 2007 after a 39 year career with MSU Extension and the Department of Food and Agricultural Resource

In 1983, Al Harwood bought into the Pinckney Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep dealership, where he worked until retiring in 1996. Prior to his car dealership
Through 4-H, I have become the person I am today. Not only has it made me who I am, but has given me lifelong friendships and leaders to look up to. 4-H and everyone I have met through 4-H has fostered my passion for animals and led me to the path I am considering for my future.
— Bridget Paidl, Menominee 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.