Mary Hutka
Class Year: 2018-19
County: Oakland
Bio:“I enjoy watching the kids grow and learn. The club has kids from varying backgrounds and interests yet they manage to work together and support each other.”
Mary Hutka is the longtime leader and innovator of the Tollgate 4-H Club in Oakland County. Under her leadership, she has guided youth to fulfill leadership roles while raising vegetables and livestock for market. Hutka is passionate about growing true leaders and empowers youth to be the best they can be by allowing them to take ownership of club activities and educating them about agriculture. Many members in the Tollgate 4-H Club have gone on to receive 4-H State Awards and county medals and even pursue agriculture-related undergraduate degrees.