Logan 4-H members honored at 4-H Celebration of Excellence Awards Program

 

[April 14, 2021] 

Members from across the state were recently selected as winners through the Illinois 4-H Awards program. The Illinois State 4-H Award recognizes exemplary work in nine major areas, including Animal Science, Civic Engagement and Global Living, Creative and Performing Arts and Communications, Food Systems, Healthy Living & Nutrition, Leadership, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Personal Growth, and STEM & Robotics.

This year, three Logan County 4-H members were selected as Illinois Scholarship Award winners and were recently honored at the 4-H Celebration of Excellence Awards Program.

Caroline Ahrends of Lincoln, daughter of Marty Orris and Les Ahrends, was selected in the Civic Engagement and Global Living award area.

Cavit Schempp of Atlanta, son of Darin & Cindy Schempp, was selected in the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences award area.

Ruthie Ruhl of Mount Pulaski, daughter of Gena Monical Ruhl & Scott Ruhl was selected in the Personal Growth award area.

“Our awardees embody the true spirit of 4-H, having made a difference not only in their communities, but also Illinois and the nation,” said Lisa Diaz, U of I Extension assistant dean and director of Illinois 4-H. “As we look ahead to the future, we are proud of the dedication, service, and fortitude of the young men and women who have developed through our 4-H programs.”

All Illinois State 4-H awards are supported through donor gifts to the Illinois 4-H Foundation.

View the full Celebration of Excellence Awards Program booklet at: https://
issuu.com/illinois4h/docs/awards
_program_2021. 

[Patty Huffer
Extension Program Coordinator/4-H Youth Development
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION]