The Kentucky Association of Extension 4-H Agents (KAE4-HA) hosted their annual awards ceremony April 24.
The program highlighted numerous Kentucky 4-H agents on their hardwork and dedication within four award categories: communicator, speciality, state, and service. KAE4-HA President, David Gabbard talks about the importance of recognizing Kentucky 4-H agents.
4-H agents serve a unique role in the community. They are always on the lookout for how to better improve their counties and get students involved.
Kentucky 4-H will continue to grow with the passionate agents showcased in the ceremony and every agent across the state.
Here is the full list of award recipients:
Communicator Awards
Educational Piece Individual Award and News Story Award
Elizabeth Easley
Exhibit Award, Feature Story Award, Personal Column Award, and Radio/Audio Award
Misty Wilmoth
Media Presentation Award
Christy Martin
Periodical Publication Individual Award and Promotional Piece Individual Award
Rebecca Hayes
Promotional Piece Team Award
Sharayha Clingenpeel
Cheryl Burks-McCarthy
Published Photo Award
Bridgett Poteet
Social Media Package/Campaign Individual Award
Shannon Farrell
Specialty Awards
Beyond Youth Leadership Award
Catherine Webster
Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development Award
Leslea Barnes
Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism Award
Dr. Ken Culp III, Susan Campbell, Shannon Farrell, Paula Jerrell, Anna Meador, Katie Mills, Marla Stillwell, Mollie Tichenor, Janet Turley, and Kelly Woods
Excellence in Ag Literacy Programming Award
Sharayha Clingenpeel
Katie Alexander
Excellence in Animal Science Award
Regina Brown, Corinne Belton, and Candice Hollingsworth
Excellence in Camping Award
Wade Raymer, Allie Brasher, Annette Buckman, Sharayha Clingenpeel, Connor Cooper, Gary Drum, Lisa Hagman, Brianna Hill, and Nolan Petit
Excellence in Healthy Living Award
Meagan Foust
Excellence in Teamwork Award
Shannon Farrell, Shelley Meyer, Jessica Hopkins, Jessica Barnes, and Holly Laytart
Jim Kahler Excellence in STEM Award
Elizabeth Easley
Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Award
Allie Brasher
State Awards
4-H & FFA Youth Development Partnership Award
Presley Grubb, Carrie Davis, and Madison Greene
Extra Effort (Agent) Award
Katie Alexander
Extra Effort (Assistant) Award
Ann Ashford
John Swack Memorial Award for Exemplary Professionalism
Cathy Weaver
KAE4-HA Newspaper Award
Bridgett Poteet and The Gimlet
Outstanding Program Individual Award
Catherine Webster
Outstanding Program Team Award
Leslea Barnes, Mary Beth Riley, Sharee Schoonover, Lee Ann McCuiston, and Brenna Hill
Tommy Brunch New Agents Award
Bridgett Poteet
Tori Riehemann
Service Awards
Achievement in Service Awards
Sharee Schoonover
Distinguished Service Award
Allie Brasher, Molly Jordan, and Julia Wilson
Meritorious Service Award
Rhonda Jewell
25 Years of Service Award
Lena Mallory, Christy Martin, and Catherine Webster
