County 4-H holds Annual Awards Program

The County 4-H Program held their annual 4-H Awards Program on November 15, 2011 on the campus of Mississippi State University.

There were over 90 4-H’ers, parents, volunteer leaders, advisory council members, and supporters of 4-H present at this event. 

The Partner in 4-H Award is presented to a person or organization that shows outstanding contributions to the county 4-H program.  In 2011 Oktibbeha County awarded a longtime supporter of the 4H Program here in Oktibbeha County. This year’s winner of the Partner in 4-H was the Starkville Daily News.

 I Dare You Leadership Award is awarded to a senior 4-H’er who shows outstanding leadership abilities in his/her 4-H work. DeShun Brown was the 2011 recipient of this award.  This award is named in honor of Joe and Leota Cardwell, long time volunteers and supporters of 4-H.

Outstanding 4-H Club Award is given to recognize the club that has made outstanding contributions to the 4-H Program. The 2011 Outstanding 4-H Club was Longview Disciples.

Spirit of 4-H Awards are given to 4-H’ers who exemplify outstanding enthusiasm and dedication to the 4-H Club work. This award is in memory of Mrs. Magnolia Jones. The 2011 Spirit of 4-H Awards Junior I – was presented to Tiffany Kelly.

Rookie of the Year Award is given to members who have been involved in 4-H for 2 years or less and have shown enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and an interest in helping others. 2011 Rookie of the Year Award – Pre 4-H – Dru Prisock and Clover – McKenna Prisock.

Achievement Awards are awarded to members who have excelled in contests and activities beyond the county level. 2011 Achievement Awards– Pre 4-H – Dru Prisock, Cloverleaf – McKenna Prisock, Junior I – Tiffany Kelly, Junior II – Colt Chrestman, and Senior  - Rachel Moore.

Distinguished Citizen Award is given to the members in each age group who have exhibited outstanding service to the community. 2011 Distinguished Citizen – Pre 4-H Division – Morgan Whitten, Cloverleaf Division- Akeah Graham, Junior I Division–Tiffany Kelly, Junior II Division– Gwyen Elizabeth Sutphin, Senior Division – Justin Jones.

2011 Standard of Excellence Winners – Senior winners (Age 14-18) – DeShun Brown, Yolanda Kelly, Mitchell Young, Justin Jones, Joshua Poe; Junior II winners (Age 12-13) Teyha Collier, Colt Prisock, JT Prisock, Colt Chrestman; Junior I winners (Age 10-11) – Tiffany Kelly; Cloverleaf winners (Age 8-9) – Alana Graham, Aleah Graham, Tiffany Kelly, Akeah Graham, McKenna Prisock; Pre 4-H winners (7 and under) – Jamerica Carter, Trukyra Lawrence, Coltie Young, Patrick Lawrence, and Dru Prisock.

Outstanding 4-H Member Award is given to the 4-H member in each age group who has shown outstanding achievements and involvement in project work, contests, leadership, and citizenship. 2011 Outstanding 4-H’ers - senior winner (Age 14-18) – Mitchell Young, Junior II winner (Age 12-13) Colt Chrestman, Junior I winner (Age 10-11) – Tiffany Kelly, Cloverleaf winner (Age 8-9) – McKenna Prisock, Pre 4-H winner (7 and under) – Coltie Young.