Bremer County 4-H Awards
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Awards were given to 4-H’ers who had done an outstanding job in recording their goals and accomplishments during the past 4-H year. The evaluators looked for neatness, completion of forms, citizenship and leadership in project areas and 4-H growth when selecting the winners.
First level juniors (grades 4-6) were awarded a 4-H sign. They included:
Elizabeth Wehling Justin Dillon
Jayden Umthum Malina Koob
Keean Anderson Sean Dillon
Alexandria Mohlis Keith Niedert
Emma Kaisand Saylor Davis
Nathan Reynolds Megan Lahmann
Baylee Way Brianna Lobeck
Carlie Robbins Natalie Lantzky
Jenna Steffen Samantha Snyder
Maddie Rodenbeck Matthew Heister
Brandi Marticoff Hannah Miller
Tanner Sauerbrei Cole Neil
Reily Richards Anna Richards
Andy Davis Andrew Snyder
Ashli Derifield Brittney Keseberg
Lane McNeilus Caitlin Sanderman
John Steffen Jessica Skillen
Brandon Hennings Heather Tegmeier
Zoie Allison Naomi Carpenter
Mackenna Kayser Jacob Davis
Sam Potter Ashlyn Carnes
Sara Carnes Natalie Eick
Meaghan Cruise Kaden Dewey
Junior Awards are given for project areas and can be received only once as a Junior, once as an Intermediate and once as a Senior. Juniors Projects received a 4-H pin:
Sean Dillon Swine, Self-Determined, Poultry
Jenna Steffen Food & Nutrition
Brandi Marticoff Food & Nutrition, Photography, Citizenship
Andy Davis Food & Nutrition, Woodworking, Dairy Cattle
Sam Potter Food & Nutrition, Health, Communication, Music, Leadership, Science/Engineering
Justin Dillon Photography
Keean Anderson Photography
Alexndria Mohlis Photography
Jenna Steffen Photography
Samantha Snyder Photography
Naomi Carpenter Photography, Dog
Sara Carnes Photography
Mackenna Kayser Sewing &Needle Arts, Clothing, Horticulture
Emma Kaisand Home Improvement, Child Development
Tanner Sauerbrei Woodworking
Andrew Snyder Communication
Elizabeth Wehling Visual Arts
Nathan Reynolds Dairy Cattle
Saylor Davis Environment
Caitlin Sanderman Pets, Horse, Dog
This year’s Friend of 4-H Award is awarded to a business or group that supports the 4-H program. This year the award was presented to Wapsie Wranglers and Taco John’s.
4-H Clubs recognized for their contributions of $2.50 per member to the 4-H’ers for 4-H campaign to further 4-H programs and activities throughout the state were:
Cedar Chums 4-H Club, Do-R-Best 4-H Club, Polk Hustlers 4-H Club, Super Stars 4-H Club.
Intermediate (grades 7-8) Project Award winners received a plaque for each project award. 4-H members showing excellent growth in individual project areas are selected for project awards. They were:
Erin Moeller Swine
Ellie Foelske Food and Nutrition, Beef
Moriah Groothuis Food and Nutrition, Communication, Horse, Visual Arts
Alex Dreesman Food and Nutrition, Photography, Poultry
Dan Sheppard Photography
Ethan Young Photography, Rabbit
Alec Marticoff Photography
Logan Derifield Photography, Dog
Sabrina Carnes Sewing/Needle Arts
Jacob Kaisand Woodworking
Eric Richards Dairy Cattle, Science & Engineering
Caitlyn Keseberg Rabbit
Natalie Risse Vet Science
Dayten Wittenburg Vet Science, Horse, Visual Arts
Katie Stewart Health
Jack Potter Shooting Sports Education
Intermediate and Senior Citizenship and Leadership Project Awards are sponsored by the Huck Family – Ed, Les and Carolyn all former Bremer County 4-H members.
- Intermediate Leadership - Katie Steweart
- Intermediate Citizenship - Emilie Spratt, Mooriah Groothuis, Alex Dreesman
- Senior Citizenship - Kyle Doherman
- Senior Leadership - Reba Kingsley
The Alumni Award was presented to Leslie Potter. She can always be counted on when a hand is needed, or an idea needs to be generated. The support this couple gives to the program is fantastic and the quality of volunteerism cannot be unnoticed.
Senior (grades9-12) 4-H’ers selected to receive a Senior Project Award were presented a 4-H plaque with the member’s name, project and year engrave. Senior members receiving awards include:
Colton Kingsley Mechanics, Science/Engineering/Technology, Citizenship
Toni Moeller Dairy, Swine
Bobbie Moeller Swine
Savannah Dreesman Communication, Food and Nutrition, Visual Arts
Celina Young Health
Kyle Doherman Music
Shelby Wittenburg Beef
Reba Kingsley Horticulture
The Wilma Beam Communications Award was sponsored by the Beam Family and presented to a 4-H’er that has been enrolled in communication for 3 years. The intermediate winner for this award was Katie Stewart of Tri-River Trendsetters 4-H Club. The 2012 Wilma Beam Outstanding Senior Communication Award Winner was Savannah Dreesman.
Leaders receiving the Award of the Gold Clover for 10 years of service is: Heidi Kramer-Bremer Ranchers and Karin Thacker-Polk Hustlers. Receiving the Award of the Ruby Clover for 50 years of service is Betty Arns-B-Square
This years’ Honorary Award was presented to Kevin & Peney Rasing. They have gone above and beyond in providing service for the 4-H’ers and those who volunteer with the program. These individuals have given their time to volunteer for a Bremer County Communication Day that was regionally attended, gave their time and talents to several committees, and supports the program by volunteering for 4-H Events or advocating for the youth.
Each year club herdsmanship is judged at the Bremer County Fair and awards are given at the 4-H Awards. Herdsmanship is decided by judges who determine cleanliness of stalls, animals, and overall conduct of 4-H’ers. This year the Beef Award was won by: Beef - Townline, Dairy - Dayton Dodgers, Horse - Jefferson Superiors, Sheep - B-Square
Club members are nominated for the volunteer award who have been outstanding in your personal volunteer life within and outside of 4-H. The 2012Junior Volunteer Award winners were Jade Umthum of Janesville Superstars. The Senior Overall Volunteer Award went to Kendall Neidert of Dayton Dodgers.
The Family Volunteer Award was presented to a family that has volunteered their time at the club, county and community level. The 2012 Family Volunteer Award winners is the Prestcott Family of the Tri-Rivers Trendsetters 4-H Club.
Haylie Krumweide awarded the national “I Dare You Leadership Award” in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for leadership.
Senior 4-H’ers who have excelled in project work and grown during their 4-H years were awarded the Senior Overall Awards. The 2012 Overall Leadership winner is
- Expressive Arts Award - Savannah Dreeseman
- Citizenship Award - Celina Young and Colton Kingsley
- Science and Technology –Colton Kingsley
- Ag & Natural Resources - Reba Kingsley
The highest award a 4-H’er can receive in Bremer County is the Overall Excellence Award. This award recognizes the most outstanding 4-H’er in Bremer County who has demonstrated leadership and citizenship skills along with personal growth during their 4-H years. This year’s recipient is Savannah Dreesman
.If you or anyone know is interested in joining the 4-H program, now is a great time! Call the Bremer County Extension office for more information at 319-882-4275.
