4-H members and volunteers have been recognized for their contributions

Decorah resident Leroy McClintock

Decorah resident Leroy McClintock has been recognized for 50 years of service as a 4-H leader.  Also being honored for their contributions are Steve and Donella Darrington for 25 years of service and David Ranum for 15 years of service.

The 4-H Meritorious Service Award has been given to Steve Langland of Decorah for his help and contributions to county 4-H fundraisers.

The Honorary 4-H Award has been given to Sue Bruvold of Decorah, a long time 4-H leader of the Washington Prairie Peppers.

The 4-H Alumni Award was presented to Gordon Hunter, who has been a 4-H leader for 30 years.

4-H Volunteer Awards have been presented to Drew White, Aric and Isaac Luzum and Paul, Sue, Kelsey and Joni Bruvold.

The Top 4-H Secretary Book was awarded to Jada Vanden Brink of the Decorah Chiefs.

The Top 4-H Treasurer Book was awarded to Ashley Darling of the Decorah Chiefs with recognition also given to Tyler Bullerman from Hesper Helpers and to Abby Moen from Washington Prairie Peppers.

The overall achievement awards are the top awards available to 4-H members at the county level.  Youth receiving these awards include:

Agriculture: Isaac Luzum
Achievement in Experience: Dawson Bauer, Justin Bullerman, Marissa Foels, Kaylee Knight, Aric Luzum, Isaac Luzum, and Everett Wegge.
AK-SAR-BEN: Ashley Schwartzhoff
Achievement in Leadership: Dawson Bauer and Isaac Luzum
Achievement in Citizenship: Drake Bauer and Ashley Darling
Lamp of Knowledge: Ashley Darling and Ashley Schwartzhoff
I Dare You: Ashley Schwartzhoff
State 4-H and Youth Conference: Kaylee Knight

4-H club members were also recognized for their accomplishments this past year.  The following is a list of awards presented to 4-H members:

Senior Project Awards  
Child Development: Ashley Darling
Citizenship: Everett Wegge
Clothing: Kaylee Knight
Communications: Marissa Foels and Ashley Schwartzhoff
Dog: Kaylee Knight
Food & Nutrition: Kaylee Knight
Horticulture: Kaylee Knight
Leadership: Everett Wegge and Kaylee Knight
Music: Everett Wegge and Kaylee Knight
Photography: Drake Bauer, Ashley Darling, Marissa Foels, Brooke Herold, and Kaylee Knight
Poultry: Dawson Bauer
Rabbit: Dawson Bauer
Sewing: Emily Luzum
Veterinary Science: Kaylee Knight  

Intermediate Project Awards
Food & Nutrition: Daniel Schwartzhoff and Abraham Schmitt
Visual Arts: Kylie Darrington
Woodworking: Sawyer Vanden Brink
 
4-H Special Awards
Reading Award
Abby Moen and Morgan Moen

Record Book Completion Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Record Keeping
Tyler Bullerman, Ashley Fischer, Marcus Herold, Abigail Klimesh, Emily Kray, Alison Leibold, Abby Moen, Morgan Moen, Lillian Rausch, Autumn Schmitt, Henry Schmitt, Jacqlyn Schmitt, Holly Schmitt, Ruby Timp, Kassidy Steines, Colin Wiltgen and Margaret Zook.

Senior Recognition
Dawson Bauer, Drake Bauer, Justin Bullerman, Ashley Darling, Katie Dehning, Marissa Foels, Brooke Herold, Emily Irwin, Kaylee Knight, Emily Luzum, Sadie Nymeyer, Amy Schmitt, Hanna Schmitt, Jenna Schmitt, Jessica Schmitt, Ashley Schwartzhoff, Jada Vanden Brink and Everett Wegge

Intermediate Recognition
Kayla Burke, Kylie Darrington, Kimberly Fischer, Avery Flatland, Jason Herold, Elijah Nymeyer, ZeAnna Phillips, Abraham Schmitt, Savannah Schmitt, Daniel Schwartzhoff, and Sawyer Vanden Brink

Junior Recognition
Alex Irwin, Tyler Irwin, Jacqlyn Schmitt and Alison Leibold

Clover Kid Recognition
Kinsey White, Karlee Bullerman, Bode Balk, Bree Balk, Brady Blong and Megan Blong

First Year Record Keeping Recognition
Ashley Fischer, Katie Golly, Alex Irwin, Morgan Moen, Drew White, Kinsey White, Abigail Klimesh, Emily Kray, Lillian Rausch, Autumn Schmitt and Colin Wiltgen

Club Awards
Herdsmanship awards were presented to the Washington Prairie Peppers and Lincoln Leaders. Two monetary awards were donated by the Ag Committee of the Decorah Chamber of Commerce and were presented to the award winners during the 2015 Winneshiek County Fair.

The Turkey Valley Clovers received the Community Service Award. Throughout the year, the club actively volunteers and provides service learning opportunities for club members.

Clubs receiving a certificate for their donation of $3.00 per member or more in the Iowa 4-H'ers for 4-H Campaign include the Decorah Chiefs, Glenwood 4-H, Hesper Helpers, Lincoln Leaders, Madison 4-H, and Washington Prairie Peppers.

The 4-H Meritorious Service Award has been given to Steve Langland of Decorah

The Honorary 4-H Award has been given to Sue Bruvold of Decorah

The 4-H Alumni Award was presented to Gordon Hunter