4-H Awards and Recognition 2024

The Tremonton Senior Center is being honored with the Friends of 4-H Award for their generous partnership with Box Elder 4-H. This year, they have graciously opened their facility to us at no cost for over a dozen events. Their team consistently accommodates our schedule and provides invaluable assistance in setting up for our activities. Thanks to their unwavering support, the Senior Center has truly become a cherished friend of Box Elder 4-H. Without their willingness to host our events, our program wouldn’t have experienced the remarkable growth we’ve achieved. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership!

We are thrilled to announce that the Bacon Bits 4-H Club has been named Club of the Year! This recognition reflects their unwavering commitment to positive youth development community and community support. The Bacon Bits Club has exemplified the spirit of 4-H, always being the first to lend a helping hand. Their dedication extends beyond their own club; they actively reach out to assist others, ensuring that no one is left behind. This year, their commitment to service shone brightly with a successful food drive for the Tremonton Food Pantry. Their efforts didn’t go unnoticed, as they received heartfelt recognition on Facebook from the pantry itself. Club leader Parker Kimber was nominated by several of the members of this club and, played a pivotal role in fostering a supportive environment. His willingness to answer questions at any time of day and guide new members through every process ensured that everyone felt welcomed and engaged. Parker’s focus on making the experience enjoyable was evident, especially for those of participating in 4-H for the first time. The Bacon Bits 4-H Club truly embodies the values of community, kindness, and leadership. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and look forward to seeing all the great things they will continue to do in the future!

The Reid family is proudly receiving the Community Service Award for their dedicated efforts in enhancing the community. One of their standout initiatives was organizing a Presidents Day clothing swap. They devoted an entire day to collecting and sorting clothing, and returned the next day to help community members find “new-to-them” items.This event turned out to be a tremendous success, with over 100 participants donating or receiving clothing. Much of this success can be attributed to the hard work and commitment of the Reid family. Their passion for service truly shines through in everything they do!

We are proud to honor Lorene Jordan as our Outstanding Leader this year for her remarkable initiative and dedication to the "I Love America Club." Meeting twice a month throughout the year, this club has become a vibrant space for community engagement and patriotism.Under Lorene’s leadership, the club has performed at several key events, including the Box Elder County Fair, a Patriotic Fireside, and gatherings organized by the Women’s Civil Organization. Her passion for fostering a sense of community and love for our country has inspired many participants.Lorene’s commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all has made a lasting impact. She not only encourages involvement but also cultivates a spirit of unity and pride among club members.Thank you, Lorene, for your outstanding leadership and for bringing our community together in celebration of the values we cherish!

We are proud to honor Bryan Kwapis and Ray Miller as our Volunteers of the Year for their outstanding commitment to the Archery Club and the youth in our community.They have been a driving force behind the club, tirelessly encouraging young archers to join and participate. Their dedication is evident in the successful County shooting contest, the number of Box Elder and the Top Shot series, which has inspired eight youth to earn jackets this evening—a testament to their hard work and unwavering support. They consistently seek innovative ways to challenge and engage our youth, fostering a love for archery and helping them develop their skills. Their efforts contributed to Box Elder’s remarkable participation, with 22 youth representing us at the State Archery Shoot. Thank you, Bryan and Ray, for your passion, leadership, and the positive impact you’ve made on so many young lives. We appreciate all that you do!

This award recognizes leaders with more than 5 years who have provided outstanding service to 4-H.Lisa has dedicated nearly 20 years to volunteering with Box Elder 4-H, serving as the photography fair director for most of that time. In addition, she leads a sewing club, affectionately referring to her members as her "girls." This past year, they practiced diligently and competed in the state FCS Skill-a-thon, where they earned a high point award.Lisa’s hard work and commitment to the youth in her club empower them to achieve success, earning multiple awards in contests, fairs, and events. Her club embodies the spirit of “making the best better” through community service, talent development, and fostering friendships.We are proud to honor Lisa with the Inspiring Leader Award in recognition of her countless hours of dedication to Box Elder 4-H.

Kennedy began her 4-H career by raising and showing a lamb for the county fair. She learned many new skills that summer and met new friends, a great start to her 4-H experience. She has always had a love for horses and the next spring she was able to mesh her love of horses with 4-H, beginning to participate in the 4-H Western Horse Program. She was in the intermediate age group and her local 4-H club encouraged her to begin showing at the county 4-H shows. The first year of showing she joined the novice class so she could get an idea of how the shows worked. After that she immediately jumped into the horse show world. It’s challenging to start showing as an intermediate but she was determined and was never discouraged by any trials presented. She showed several different horses before she met her current partner, Quiz, and the duo has never looked back. They began competing in the 4-H Working Ranch Horse Program in addition to the western individual show. Kennedy was also able to participate in both the in-hand and two-hand horse projects helping her family’s young horses gain a good foundation for the future. This year her hard work paid off and she was able to compete at the Utah State 4-H Horse Show in multiple divisions, with this year being her first year qualifying for the individual western horse show. Kennedy is also an active member on both the FFA and 4-H horse judging teams. This year she is a member of the 4-H horse judging team. They had a great year winning the state horse judging contest and will l be attending Nationals at the Denver Stock Show in January. In addition to her lamb and horse projects, she is also a county 4-H Horse Ambassador. Over the past two years of being a horse ambassador, she has shown other members and youth her passion for 4-H. Although she still has a couple of years left as a 4-H youth, her love of horse judging and the 4-H horse show program has led her to want to become a 4-H judge once she has graduated from youth to adult.