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 The Illinois 4-H Foundation awards scholarships to
five Illinois 4-H members in each of nine focus categories. Awards
are based on merit and a demonstrated standard of 4-H excellence.
Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship.
Among the winners of the Natural Resources &
Environmental Science award is Lillian Frazee of Chatham, a member
of the Sugar Creek Pioneers 4-H Club in Sangamon County.
Among the winners of the Personal Growth award is
Klarissa Helton of New Holland, a member of the Middletown 4-H’ers
Club in Logan County.
The State 4-H Experience Award recognizes members who took part in
activities and events in the categories of Participation, Community
Service, Leadership, and Project Mastery. In order to qualify for
the award, 4-H members must have expanded their 4-H experience
beyond just the county level.
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Among the Emerald Level Experience Award winners in
Leadership is Caroline Ahrends of Lincoln, a member of the Chester
4-H Club in Logan County.
“These youth exhibit excellence and mastery in these interest
areas,” says Lisa Diaz, University of Illinois Extension assistant dean and 4-H
director. “These awards celebrate the hard work, dedication, growth, and
leadership these youth have exhibited.”
The award winners will be celebrated at a ceremony on April 9, 2022 in
Champaign.
A full list of scholarship winners can be found at
https://extension.illinois.
edu/news-releases/4-h-foundation-awards-45000-scholarships.
A full list of Experience Award winners can be found at
https://extension.illinois.
edu/news-releases/4-h-youth-honored-career-achievements.
ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of
University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of
Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth
who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The
hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools and encouragement,
and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent
research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating
that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities;
two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be
civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
ABOUT EXTENSION: Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of
Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families,
businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions,
and adapt to changes and opportunities.
[WRITER: Amy Zepp, 4-H Program
Coordinator, Sangamon County] |
