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- Kietzer named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Berrien County 4-H alumna Karen Kolberg Kietzer, of Stevensville, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- Thoma named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Monroe County 4-H alumna Schawna M. Thoma, of Anchorage, Alaska, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- Frahm named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Saginaw County 4-H alumna Gail R. Frahm, of Saginaw, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- McNamara named Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer October 5, 2023St. Joseph County 4-H volunteer Michelle (Anders) McNamara has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
- Pion named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Ingham County 4-H alumna Sarah J. Pion, of Cassopolis, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- Michael and Winifred Tate receive highest Michigan 4-H honor October 5, 2023Michael and Winifred Tate have been honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- Liepe named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Allegan County 4-H alumna Dian M. Liepe, of Pullman, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- Oliver honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer October 5, 2023Dione M. Oliver of Alpena County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2023.
- Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration August 21, 2023Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 30 in East Lansing, Mich.
- Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients announced June 2, 2023Three recipients received the 2022 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Michigan 4-H volunteers exhibit excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development.
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