/ ECS / Carol Stockman
[Through 4-H] I learned how to do things right, how to work with people and to accept each person for who they are, not who you want them to be.
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 County United Way, a former chair of the Berrien County Republican Womans Club, a member of the Berrien County Republican Executive Committee, a chairwoman of the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation board, a coordinator of Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS) and a chair of an annual golf outing in memory of her husband that supports the Benton Harbor Street Ministry. In 1995, Stockman received the Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award. She was recognized as a Women of Achievement nominee through the Executive and Professional Women Association in 2000. Stockman was an Engler appointee to the Michigan Higher Education Facilities Authority. She raised funds to purchase and renovate a building for the MOPS and to renovate the Lakeshore High School football facility. Her five children were all 4-H members and she was a 4-H organizational leader for 15 years.
Being in 4-H has helped me reflect on who I am, but also helped me feel confident enough to step out of my comfort zone. From my experience in 4-H, I have realized that I have grown as a person but also developed many crucial life and career skills.
— Justin Yarger, Monroe County
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he Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes 4-H volunteers who exhibit excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership in agriculture-related areas. 2024 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners pictured include Robert Richards (left) and Jennifer Specht (right). Click on the button below to view all of the 2024 4-H Legacy Award winners!