The annual award’s day for the Wright County 4-H program took place on Sunday, November 8 at Memorial Hall in Eagle Grove. For 2020, the program was divided into two different sessions to provide adequate safety and social distancing.
“The annual 4-H award’s ceremony is a great way for youth to celebrate their accomplishments from the past year both inside and outside of the 4-H program,” said Emily Zahurones, Wright County 4-H Youth Coordinator. “Congratulations to all who participated in the last 4-H year – we are proud of your 4-H involvement this year under challenging circumstances.”
The following youth were awarded for their outstanding contributions. Wright Warriors Club award recipients included Shea Whaley, 8th year member; Quinn Whaley, 5th year member; Emma Lalor, 1st year member; Jaclynn Demory, 5th year member; Ethan Schreiber, 1st year member; and Mollie Demory 3rd year member. Lake Clovers Club award recipients included Madison Ingebritson, 2nd year member; Belle Wharton, 3rd year member; Hannah Wharton, 1st year member; Jacob Wharton, 3rd year member; Lea Charlson, 1st year member; Kali Wharton, 3rd year member; and Harley Charlson, 4th year member. Liberty Pathfinders Club award recipient include Adelynn Howell, 2nd year member. Dayton Lake award recipient included Chloe Broderson, 8th year member. Wright County P.I.G. award recipients included Delia Swanson, 7th year member; Ashlynn Smith, 2nd year member; Colin Kirstein, 5th year member; and Cooper Nosbush, 2nd year member. North East Wright Club award recipients included Jadyn Jass, 3rd year member; Dietrich Woodley, 4th year member; Junia Woodley, 2nd year member; and Alyna, 2nd year member.
The ceremony also recognized 4-H club leaders that are stepping down this year. Those volunteers include Stuart Swanson of the Wright County P.I.G. 4-H Club, Marcie Brodersen of the Dayton Lake 4-H Club, and Tim Woodin of the Dayton Lake 4-H Club. Volunteer leaders were also recognized for their contributions to the Wright County 4-H program in the first session of the program.