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Boone County 4-H announces award winners
BOONE COUNTY – Boone County 4-H members and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments in the 4-H program during the annual Extension Recognition Program on Sunday, Oct. 25. Awards were based on 4-H members’ projects, completed record books and award applications.
County Awards
The Krieg-Manring 4-H Angel Award, sponsored by the Victor and Mildred Krieg and Helen Manring Memorial, went to Diane Cleland and Robin Kindberg.
Outstanding Historian, sponsored by Boone County 4-H Federation, went to Justin Irwin.
Secretary of the Year, sponsored by Winnebago-Boone County Farm Bureau, went to Junior Secretary Nicolas Castillo and Senior Secretary Chloe Gustafson.
Treasurer of the Year, sponsored by Poplar Grove State Bank, went to Zach Morrow.
Outstanding First Year Members, sponsored by Boone County Home and Community Education, went to Bella Wandtke and Amber Wisely.
Outstanding Junior Members, sponsored by the Boone County Fair Association, went to Ella Ellingson and Justin Irwin.
The Outstanding Pre-Teen Awards, sponsored by Mary and Kevin Brubach, went to Hannah Beran and Sophia Mirabal.
The Outstanding Mid-Teen Awards, sponsored by Pomona Grange, went to Genna Ellingson and Daria Cleland.
The 4-H’er of the Year Awards, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services and Boone County 4-H Federation, went to Austin Brockmann and Brock Irwin.
The Donald and Betty Paulson Memorial Awards, sponsored by the Paulson Family, went to Taylor Davis and Ray Hildebrandt.
The I Dare You Award, sponsored by American Youth Foundation and University of Illinois Extension Boone County, went to Austin Brockmann, Ray Hildebrandt, and Taylor Davis.
The Key Award, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Boone County, went to Austin Brockmann and Ray Hildebrandt.
The Outstanding Beef Exhibitor Awards, sponsored by the Boone County 4-H Beef Committee, for ages eight to 11 went to Morgan Richardson and Sara Reininger. The award for ages 12 to 14 went to Emma Richardson. The awards for ages 15 to 18 went to Amberlee Fowler, Ashlee Fowler, and Scott Reininger.
The Beef Scholarship, sponsored by the Boone County 4-H Beef Committee, went to Amberlee Fowler.
The Crops and Soils Award, sponsored by the Schnor Family, went to Megan Exner.
The Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor Awards, sponsored by Schnor Family, Foremost Farms USA, and Stateline Insurance Agency, went to Lars Carlson for the ages eight to 11 category and Ray Hildebrandt for the ages 15 to 18 category.
The Illinois Holstein Friesian Award, sponsored by Illinois Holstein Association, went to Megan Exner, Emily Irwin, Ray Hildebrandt, Justin Irwin, and Brock Irwin.
The Dog Awards, sponsored by The Hall Family, went to Emily Schell.
The Electricity Award, sponsored by Illinois Electricity Council, went to Daniel Halgren.
The Environment and Natural Resources Award, sponsored by Boone County Conservation District, went to Nickole Ryan.
The Food and Nutrition Award, sponsored by Prairie Grange, went to Justin Irwin for the ages eight to 13 category and Meagan Waibel for the ages 14 to 18 category.
The Goat Award, sponsored by Al and Darlene Henninger, went to Megan Clarida.
The Outstanding Horse Exhibitor Awards, sponsored by Boone County 4-H Horse Committee, went to Sophia Mirabal for the ages eight to 11 category; Genna Ellingson for the ages 12 to 14 category; and Taylor Davis for the ages 15 to 18 category.
The Most Improved Youth in the Equine Division, sponsored by Boone County 4-H Horse Committee Novice went to Ella Ellingson; Junior went to Sophia Mirabal; and Senior went to Megan Clarida.
The Judy Lee Memorial Award, sponsored by The Rob Lee Family, went to Taylor Davis.
The Phyllis VanBrocklin Memorial Award, sponsored by Alice VanBrocklin, went to Makenzi Conklin.
The Horse High Attendance Learning Awards, sponsored by Boone County 4-H Horse Committee, went to Emily Braun, Frankie Morales, Makenzi Conklin, Haylee Hardy, Paige Hardy, Kown Newman, Piper Roush, Thomas Wilewski, Sophia Mirabal, and Elizabeth Wirth.
The Horse Scholarship, sponsored by Boone County 4-H Horse Committee, went to Taylor Davis.
The Photography Awards, sponsored by LeRoy Grange and Miller Farms, went to Morgan Klick for ages eight to 13 and Makenzi Conklin for ages 14 to 18.
The Poultry Award, sponsored by Al and Darlene Henninger, went to Megan Exner.
The Rabbit Award, sponsored by County Clovers 4-H Club and Miller Farms, went to Amber Wisely and Savannah Mirabal.
The Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor Awards, sponsored by Brockmann Shropshires and Boone County 4-H Sheep Committee, went to Nickole Ryan for ages eight to 11 and Austin Brockmann for ages 15 to 18.
The Soil and Water Conservation Award, sponsored by Boone County Soil and Water Conservation, went to Megan Exner.
The Swine Award, sponsored by Beaver Valley Clippers, Webb Farm, and Bob Lyford Family, went to Abby Stevens and Jonah Mundy.
The Tractor Safety Award, sponsored by Stateline Toy Collector’s Club, went to Brianna Brockmann.
The Veterinary Science Award, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Burt Pfluger, went to Ripley Wandtke.
The Visual Arts Award, sponsored by The Nielson Family and The Complete Sheep Shoppe, went to Justin Irwin for ages eight to 13 and Brock Irwin for ages 14 to 18.
The Woodworking Award, sponsored by The Schnor Family, went to Megan Exner.
Club Awards
The National 4-H Week Promotional Display Contest sponsored by Boone County Federation, Top Three (listed in alphabetical order), went to Kishwaukee Grow and Shows, Manchester Mavericks, and Udder.
The Dairy Promotion Club Award sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association and Midwest Dairymen, winners were: first place: Udder 4-H Club; second place: County Clovers.
Volunteer Awards
One Year of Service went to Richard Foster, David Fowler, Jennifer Manon, Dara Mogenis, Matt Mogenis, Jessica Muellner, Jaclyn Nelson, Kathy Page, Cathy Richardson, Skyler Ripplinger, Karin Stevens, Kelli Wenger, Jeffrey Willsea, and Albert Worou.
Five Years of Service went to Cassie Beasley, Lindsey Olson, Trevor Olson, and Kristine Zwart.
Ten Years of Service went to Donna Burlo, Kim Davis, Corinne DeBruyne, Stephanie Freimund, Steven Freimund, Laura Nelson, Scot Sell, and Vicki Wenger.
Fifteen Years of Service went to Becky Brinkmeier and Donna Manring.
The Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation, went to Dan Tuttle.
The Outstanding Service Awards, sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation, went to Harold Behling, Bob Lyford, Ann Turner, and Gary Turner.
The Illinois 4-H Award, sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation, went to State and Blue Award Winner Brock Irwin for Dairy; and Blue Award Winner Austin Brockmann for Achievement and Animal Science. County 4-H Curriculum Award Pins
The pins were donated by Friends of Illinois 4-H Foundation.
*The Blue Award Group is recognition given to 4-H members who have received the pin in a curriculum area once, but continue to do excellent work and improve.
**The Dairy Curriculum Area only receives a certificate. No pins are awarded.
Austin Brockmann received Achievement,* Animal Science,*Community Involvement and Global Awareness.
Brianna Brockmann received Achievement,* Animal Science,* Engineering and Technology,* Food, Nutrition and Health.*
Megan Clarida received Achievement and Animal Science.
Scott Cleland received Achievement.
Makenzi Conklin received Animal Science and Personal Development.
Taylor Davis received recognition for Achievement and Animal Science.
Megan Exner received recognition for Animal Science, Dairy,** Engineering and Technology, and Plants and Soil.
Amberlee Fowler received recognition for Animal Science.
Ashlee Fowler received recognition for Animal Science.
Daniel Halgren received recognition for Engineering and Technology.
Ray Hildebrandt received Achievement, Animal Science, and Dairy.**
Brock Irwin received Achievement,* Dairy,** Food, Nutrition and Health,* Personal Development,* and Plants and Soils.*
Emily Irwin received Achievement,* Dairy,** Food, Nutrition and Health,* and Personal Development.
Emilee Morrow received Achievement,* and Animal Science.*
Boone County Project Honor Award Pins
The pins are sponsored by Boone County 4-H Foundation. The star* denotes a certificate.
Caitlyn Anderson received Achievement,* Food and Nutrition,* Goats, Photography, and Rabbits.*
Hannah Beran received Achievement,* Food and Nutrition,* Photography,* and Visual Arts.*
Austin Brockmann received Achievement,* Citizenship, Community Service,* Judging,* Leadership,* Sheep,* and Veterinary Science.*
Brianna Brockmann received Achievement,* Engines and Tractors, Food and Nutrition,* and Sheep.*
Lars Carlson received Dairy and Woodworking.
Megan Clarida received Achievement, Goats, and Horse.
Daria Cleland received Achievement.*
Scott Cleland received Achievement.
Makenzi Conklin received recognition for Horse* and Photography.
Emma Cordray received recognition for Sheep.
Grant Davids received recognition for Wildlife and Fisheries.
Rhiannon Davids received recognition in Horticulture, Sheep, and Woodworking.
Taylor Davids received Achievement,* Horse,* and Leadership.*
Ella Ellingson received Achievement,* Community Service, and Horse.*
Genna Ellingson received Achievement,* Community Service, Horse,* and Visual Arts.
Megan Exner received Achievement,* Aerospace, Agriculture,* Dairy,* Horticulture, Plant Science,* Poultry, Sheep, Veterinary Science,* and Woodworking.
Amberlee Fowler received Achievement* and Beef.*
Ashlee Fowler received Achievement* and Beef.*
Daniel Halgren received recognition in Electricity.
Violet Halgren received Achievement, Food and Nutrition.
Ray Hildebrandt received Achievement,* and Dairy.*
Kate Hulstedt received Achievement, Veterinary Science and Visual Arts.
Brock Irwin received Achievement,* Dairy,* Food and Nutrition,* Horticulture,* Public Speaking,* Visual Arts.*
Emily Irwin received Achievement,* Dairy,* Food and Nutrition,* and Visual Arts.*
Justin Irwin received Achievement,* Dairy,*Dogs,*Food and Nutrition,* and Visual Arts.
Morgan Klick received Achievement, Dogs, and photography.
Nathan Kolthoff received Aerospace, Electricity, Poultry, and Swine recognition.
Savannah Mirabal received Achievement,* and Rabbits.
Sophia Mirabal received Achievement* and Horse.*
McKenna Morrill received Achievement and Horse.
Emilee Morrow received Achievement* and Sheep.*
Zach Morrow received Achievement* and Sheep.*
Jonah Mundy received Achievement and Swine.
Sara Reininger received recognition in Beef.*
Scott Reininger received recognition in Beef.*
Emma Richardson received recognition in Beef* and Swine.*
Morgan Richardson received recognition in Beef and Swine.*
Nickole Ryan received recognition in Entomology and Sheep.
Emily Schell received recognition in Dogs and Rabbits.*
Abby Stevens received recognition in Swine.
Meagan Waibel received recognition in Food and Nutrition,* Visual Arts,* and Woodworking.*
Emma Walberg received Achievement and Sheep.
Bella Wandtke received Achievement, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Ripley Wandtke received Achievement, Poultry, and Veterinary Science.
Amber Wisely received Achievement, Dogs, and Rabbits.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact (815) 544-3710.
