Delaware County 4-H Volunteers & Supporters Honored

Several Delaware County 4-H volunteers and supporters were honored at last Sunday’s annual 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Banquet in Hopkinton. 

The 4-H Alumni Awards were awarded to Jill Hoeger, Beth Zingula, and Jill Cahill. This award honors former 4-H members whose achievements exemplify effective citizenship, leadership, community and public service, and have success in a chosen career.

Rick Palmer was the recipient of the Honorary 4-H Member Award. This award recognizes adults who have given service and leadership to 4-H through community service and success in a chosen career.

The Meritorious Service to 4-H Award recipients were Dan Doyle and Jacob Hinshaw. This award is given to a business or individuals who give their time and/or resources to support the Delaware County 4-H program. 

The Distinguished 4-H Service Awards were presented to Kelly Jared and Bob and Diane Recker. This award is a special recognition given to businesses or individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the Delaware County 4-H program.

And the “I Dare You” award  is given to the most outstanding 4-H member for their excellence in character, balanced personal development and demonstrated qualities of constructive leadership. This year’s recipient was Ethan McGovern.

Jade Schneider, Delaware County Extension Director and Kenzie Zumbach, Delaware County Youth Coordinator, also presented the 4-H Awards of the Clover certificates and pins to 4-H club leaders, project leaders, and Youth Committee members who have served for 5 years and at 5-year increments thereafter. The Award of the Silver Clover for 5 years of service was presented to Angie Brockhohn, Kim Davis, Becca Hermann, Brianne Rave, and Stephanie Stocks. The Award of the Gold Clover for 10 years of service was awarded to Stacey Demmer, Michele Westhoff, and Kyla Lux. The Award of the Pearl Clover for 15 years of service went to Jill Knipper. The Award of the Sapphire Clover for 35 years of service was presented to Harry Boots IV. And the Award of the 5-Point Emerald Clover for 45 years of service was awarded to Ruth Deutmeyer.

Donors of the Delaware County 4-H scholarships were also recognized for their continued support to the county youth members. The recipients of the scholarships were recognized at their high school graduation ceremonies. The 2024 Delaware County 4-H Scholarships totaled $10,550.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Delaware County thanks all of its volunteers and sponsors for their continued support to the 4-H program throughout the years.

photos courtesy of Delaware County 4-H