The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County’s (CCE-Monroe) 4-H Youth Development Program gathered virtually with 4-H members and volunteers to celebrate the learning and achievements of the previous 4-H project year. Youth received prize buckets, donated by Runnings in Brockport, to be opened during the virtual ceremony.
Eight youth received the 4-H Top Achievement Award and were recognized for their dedication to every aspect of 4-H. Recipients participated in multiple educational, service, and promotional events as well as an individual public presentation during the previous 4-H project year. This year’s Achievement Award Winners were Adeline Whilden, Molly Krotz, Brianna Tindall, Willa Freeman, Bea Freeman, Maddie Basset, DeAshaney Holloway, and Shamell Campbell. Along with 4-H Achievement awards, over 20 youth received Star Service Awards, 4-H Scholar Awards, and Leadership Awards for their participation in educational, service, and public presentation events.
Cloverbud members Olivia Stefano, Avery Pude, and Grace Potter were all recognized for their dedication to 4-H. All three Cloverbuds, ages 5 to 7, received a special recognition during the virtual ceremony and a prize bucket.
The virtual ceremony allowed youth to celebrate their achievements and gather with other Monroe County 4-H participants. All youth who attended the virtual ceremony had the opportunity to win door prizes from local sponsors, including Wickham Farms and the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
4-H family members expressed their appreciation for the virtual event. Americorps VISTA, and achievement night event planner, Destiny Draggett, shared, “It was so great to see so many youth participate in the event! When planning was taking place I was a bit nervous that youth wouldn’t be as excited for a virtual achievement night, but they all really made the best out of a unique situation. I’m so happy that these youth were able to be recognized for their great achievements.”
The Monroe County 4-H Program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County. Learn more at http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development.
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