PAST YEARS 4-H AWARD WINNERS
*Note: All award years are for the 4-H Year for which the recipient was recognized, not the year the Achievement Banquet was held.
Challenge to Serve Award: Stanley B. Sutton (Award first presented in 1984)
2013: Mark Debnam
2012: Casey Roberts
2011: RJ Baldwin
2010: Cassidy Schirmer
2009: Katie Steffy
2008: Morgan Price
2007: Heather Georgeson
2006: Wayne Dwyer
2005: Samantha Georgeson
2004: Parker Welch
2003 : Megan Smith
2002 : S. Michelle Miller
2001: Katie Mason
2000: Elizabeth Steffy
1999 : Travis Nelson
1998: Katie Davidson
1997: Kiley Slagle
1996: Amanda Messix
1995: Ruth Shoge
1994: Jonathan Mason
1993: Dominique Ellingsworth
1992: Craig Leager
1991: Eric Wright
1990: Sandra Curlett (Jessica Simpler ?)
1989: Michael Nickerson
1988: John Birkmire
1987: Shaun Nordhoff
1986: ?
1985: ?
1984: Cindy Moffett
I DARE YOU AWARD
Boy Girl Boy Girl
2013: Austin Hill Jillian Lovett
2012: Kyle Thompson Grace Kelley
2011: RJ Baldwin Casey Roberts/
Kayla Thompson
2010: Brodie Usilton Jamie Smith
2009: Drew Debnam Kim Penny
2008: Tom Brewer Cassidy Schirmer
2007: Brandon Mitzel Katie Steffy
2006: Tanner Nickerson, Daniel Quinn Jory Yerkie
2005: Parker Welch Elizabeth Steffy
2004: Wayne Dwyer Brooke Bennett
2003: Edgar Diamond Jessica Morton
2002: Andrew Mason Danya McCoy
2001: Travis Nelson Jesse Nunn
2000: Jason Price Katie Mason
1999: Richard Shoge Chrissie Terpeluk
1998: Jeremy Mason Daphne Schauber
1997: Christopher Davidson/Brett Dixon Robin Keen
1996: Walker Dowling Katie Dixon
1995: Jonathan Mason Melissa Hendrickson
1994: Aaron Wright Peggy Vogt
1993: ----- Dominique Ellingsworth
1992: ? ?
1991: Craig Leager Lisa A. Connolly
1988: Adam Messix ?
1984/85 Edwin Morris Sheri Rodney
4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR
2013: The Baldwin Family: Robert, Ann, RJ and Brett
2012: The Douthit Family: Jay, Carrie, Casey and Jason
2011: The Quinn Family: Brian, Teresa, Jennifer, Laurie and Stephen
2010: The Plummer Family: John, Cheryl, Kyle and Cassie
2009: The Debnam Family: Raney, Jennifer, Drew, Mark and Mitch
2008: The Welch Family: Frankie, Robin, Parker and Patrick
2007: The Price Family: Floyd, Terri, Jason and Morgan
2006: The Miller Family: Kenneth (Bunk), Suzie and Michelle
2005: The Dwyer/Vogel Family – Bill, Maryanne, Wayne, Sean and Savannah
2004: The Tribbitt Family - Jerry, Connie, and William
2003: The Nunn Family – John, Nancy, Jesse, and Maggie
2002: The Steffy Family – Nevin, Janice, Elizabeth, and Kathryn Also: 2003 Maryland State 4-H Family of the Year
2001: The Dixon Family – Keith, Katie, Brett, and Travis
2000: The Nelson Family – Robert, Chrissie, Amanda, and Travis
1999: The Lott Family - Pete, Renie, Steven, and Phillip
1998: The Davidson Family - Randy, Debbie, Christopher, and Katie
1997: The Dowling Family - Rob, Kathy, Kate, and Walker
1996: The Messix Family - Mike, Bonnie, Adam, Amanda
1995: The Mason Family - Tom, Alice, Jonathan, Jeremy, Andy, Katie
1994: The Curlett Family - John, Rosemarie, John Jr., Sandra
MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO 4-H AWARD
2013: Sharon Redding
2012: Laura Matthews
2011: Mr. Danny McHenry
2010: Mark Whalen, Syngenta Crop Production
2009: Mr. Carl Ferris (posthumously)
2008: Charles and Pat Schirmer
2007: Choptank Electric, Pinder Service Company & Shannon Yerkie
2006: Nancy Nunn and Charles “Chuckie” Clark
2005: Edward Taylor
2004: Daniel Quinn, III
2003: Bonnie Messix
2002: Judy Reveal, K. C. Chamber of Commerce, Exec. Director
2001: Katie Dixon
2000: Charlie Campbell, Photographer-Kent News
1999: Jane Crouse
1998: Phil Roath, N.R.A. Foundation
1997: Edwin R. Fry
1996: Pete Lott
1995: The Ironstone Café, Ms. Barbara Silcox
1994: Angelica Nurseries-Bernard Kohl, Jr.
1993: Dutch and Pat Langenfelder
1992: Mike and Bonnie Messix
4-H SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS
Clover Junior Intermediate Senior Volunteer
2013: Anna Bitter Natalie Whitehair Max Scott Laurie Quinn John Plummer
2012: Kenny Matthews Lexi Langenfelder Henry Myers RJ Baldwin Grace Crockett
2011: Anna Phillips Stephen Quinn Brett Baldwin Drew Debnam/Jesse Ann Baldwin/Jay Douthit
Downey/Mallory McHenry
2010: Abbey Todd Brett Baldwin Mark Debnam/Nathan Simmons Cassidy Schirmer Teresa Quinn
2009: Dylan Hill Jason Douthit Haleigh Baxter Kyle Thompson Jennifer Debnam/Carrie Douthit
2008: n/a Henry Myers Casey Roberts Michelle Miller Russ Parson
2007: n/a Baxter Nickerson Jamie Smith Wayne Dwyer Maryanne Vogel
2006: n/a Austin Hill William Tribbitt Shannon Yerkie Jerry Tribbitt
2005: n/a Erica Pratt Sean Dwyer Samantha Georgeson Kenneth “Bunk” Miller
2004: n/a Maggie Nunn Jory Yerkie Parker Welch Terri Price
2003: n/a William Tribbitt Daniel Quinn Ashley Taylor Alice Mason
2002: n/a Jory Yerkie Rachel Blyman/Wayne Dwyer Jesse Hendrickson Tom Hendrickson
2001: n/a Katie Steffy Michelle Miller Jason Price/Mary Yerkie Janice Steffy
2000: n/a Morgan Price Travis Nelson Danya McCoy Nancy Nunn
1999: n/a Philip Trinks Matt Fry Walker Dowling John Curlett
1998: n/a Jesse Nunn Katie Mason Chrissie Terpeluk Lynn Bennett
4-H SAFETY AWARD
(Award began in 2001)
2013: Casey Roberts - Rabbit
2012: Michael Connolley - Shotgun
2011: RJ Baldwin - Shotgun
2010: Cassidy Schirmer - Animal
2009: Woodie Woodward - Shotgun
2008: Andrew Debnam – Farm and Tractor
2007: Tanner Nickerson - Shotgun
2006: Sean Dwyer – Animal and Farm Safety
2005: William Tribbitt – Animal and Tractor Safety
2004: Wayne Dwyer – Animal & Tractor Safety
2003: Matt Brewer – Tractor Safety
2002: Travis Nelson – Kent County Fair, State Police Explorer
2001: Nicholas Jones - ATV
4-H COUNTY CHARACTER AWARD
(Award began in 2003 – selected by 4-H Office)
2013: Joey McHenry
2012: Haley & Joey McHenry, Jamie, Abby and Mackenzie Smith, Samantha & Nicki Van Pelt
2011: Grace Kelley
2010: Kyle Thompson
2009: Linda Hendrickson
2008: Michael Connolley
2007: Austin Hill
2006: Brandon Mitzel
2005: Shannon Yerkie
2004: Elizabeth Steffy
2003: Charlie Marshall
MOST ACTIVE 4-H’ER AWARD
(Award began in 2012 – selected by Leaders)
Junior Intermediate Senior
2013: Kendall Langenfelder Mitch Debnam RJ Baldwin, Jennifer Quinn
2012: Dylan Hill Brett Baldwin Casey Roberts
EDWIN C. FRY 4-H AWARD
(Award began in 2013 ($200 award for 5 years; selected by Club Leaders at the Kent County Fair)
2014: Laurie Quinn
2013: Kyle Plummer
FRIEND OF 4-H
2013: Bruce & Donna Berlage, Chestertown Lions Club, Beverly Clarke, Cypress Creek Archery, 4 M’s Farm-Miller Family, Fred Kirchner-Fred’s Firearms, Jack Kemp, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Kent Ag Center Board of Directors, Kent Co. Gun Club, Kingstown Farm Home & Garden: Chris Starkey, Shawn Mathieson, Molly’s Sporting Goods, Presbyterian Church of Chestertown, Radcliffe Creek School, Bill Schauber, Fred Schrader, Commissioner William Short, Barbara Starkey, Sudlersville Skeet Club, Bill Thompson, Parker Welch
2012: Ace Hardware, Chestertown Lions Club, Grace Crockett, Cypress Creek Archery, Kent Ag Center Board of Directors, Kent Co Gun Club, Kent Co News, Fred Kirchner (Fred’s Firearms), Shawn Mathiesen, Susan Sutton Nickerson, John Plummer, Bill Schauber, Sudlersville Skeet Club, Bill and Ann Sutton, Terry Tester, and Parker Welch
2011: Buddy Covey, Jack Kemp, Kent Co. Gun Club, Kent Ruritan Club, Shawn Mathison, Susan Sutton Nickerson, Bob and Dee Orr, Rock Hall Gun Club, Shore Country Outdoors, Sudlersville Skeet Club, Ron Sutton and Terry Tester
2010: Buddy Covey, Bunk and Suzie Miller, Gary and Linda Miller, 4’M’s Farm, Kent County Gun Club, Shore Country Outdoors, Boab and Jean Payne, Rock Hall Gun Club, Sudlersville Skeet Club, Charles and Pat Schirmer, Matt Fry, Alice and Tom Mason, Freddie Schrader, Katie Dixon, Judy Gifford, Johnny and Kathy Myers, Choptank Electric, Fred’s Firearm Services, Bob and Dee Orr
2009: Buddy Covey, Kent Cooperative, Rev. Vonnie Paxton, Amanda Clougherty, Michelle Miller, Gary and Linda Miller, Frances Miller, Danny McHenry, Kent County Gun Club, Nip Nicholson, Shore Country Outdoors, National Wild Turkey Federation – Mid Atlantic Chapter – Mr. Chuck Mistero, Millington Hardware, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Payne, Rock Hall Gun Club, Sudlersville Skeet Club, Terry Tester, Newkie Connolley, Ace Hardware, Captain Greg Jetton, Captain Jimmy Price, Rob Thompson, Marshtown Hunting Preserve, and Gliding Gander Guide Service – Brian Gsell
2008:
2007: Dawn Bayne, Delmarva Feed, Angie Gsell, Brian Gsell, Tiffany Hague, Emory Hill & Co., Pastor Guy Jones – WIP Ministries, Jack Kemp, Kent Cooperative, Kent Co. Gun Club – Bob Kozur, Kingstown Center, Kristi Osborn, Pastor Vonnie Paxton, Pinder Service Co. – Gary Pinder, Precision Paving, James Ruffner, Sudlersville Skeet Club
2006: Gayle Gill, Rose Greene, Preston Jacobs, Stephanie Lindsey – Mt Olive AME, Madhu Sidhu – CC!, Dr. Lucile Otero – Galena Animal Clinic, Rev. Vonnie Paxton – KUMC, Bill and Ann Sutton, Eddie Taylor, Judy Reveal
2005: Kent Coop, Dutch & Pat Langenfelder, Chestertown Volunteer Fire Comp., Chuck Clark, Willard’s Agri-Service, Preston Jacobs
2004: Atlantic Tractor (W.N. Cooper and Son), Connie Watkins, People’s Bank (Millington and Wash. Ave. Branches), Mercantile Bank, Bonnie Blyman, Rev. and Mrs Cordell Hunter (Mt. Olive AME Church), Dudley McHenry, Delmarva Sportsman Assoc., Bess Engle and Maureen Kreiger (RH Elem), Carmella Quatro-Hunt (MES), Joyce Morales, Judy Reveal
2003: M/M David Ferguson, the Price Family, the Morton Family, John and Shirley Singer, M/M Jim Ruffner; Land-O-Lakes Cooperative, the Oriental Rug Store, Galena Pharmacy, Paul’s Shoe Store
2002: JBK Hardware, Mr. Richard Bramble (Brambles Traditional Clothing), Ruth Brice, Hill Brothers Dairy Partnership and Pioneer Seed Corn, Jean Lusby, Starkey Farms, Duane Lindstrom (Lindstrom Excavation)
2001: Linda Boulden, Leonard Caldwell (Caldwell Tire Service), Chestertown Animal Hospital, Rev. C. E. Hunter – Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, Cora Jean Jones – Champion Whitely Reality, Nancy Kirby – Character Counts!, Larry Lyons – People’s Bank, Henry Ramsey – Ramsey,Pontiac,Oldsmobile, Janice Steffy, Nevin Steffy, George Walls, Marian Wyble – Chestertown Bank.
2000: Jean Austin, Lynn Sutton, Jane Crouse, Lee Debnam, Chantelle Thomas - ChanSational’s Hair Designs
1999: Melinda Blyman, Chesapeake Farms, Patrick Crew, James Gears and Darlene Neal, Joey and Jimmy Peace, Lawson Smith,
Marian Sutton
1998: Sherwin Williams - Mr. Bill Hildebrand, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dierker, Reverend Dale Brown - St. James. Methodist Church, Ms. Sue Nickerson, William T. Roe Memorial Range (Mr. Jim Ruffner)
1997: Masten’s Home Center, Kent County Agriculture Center, Inc., St. Dennis Catholic Church, Salisbury Steel
1996: Millington American Legion, Chestertown Police Department, Southern States - Kent Coop., Kennedyville, Town Crier, St. James United Methodist Church, Tom Speakman Nursery, Tony Neff
1995: Andelot Farm, Rendevous Hair Salon, Peoples Bank, Craig Leager, Mrs. Miller, Karen Schauber, JBK Hardware, W.N. Cooper and Son
1994: Fred Hotchkiss, Christ U. M. Church, The Yardstick, Kingstown Center, Joleo Farms, Robert Moffett, Sr., Kent Cooperative, Kennedyville
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS
In 2003, all Counties were eligible to send a qualifying representative to Congress. Kent has sent a representative every year since!
2014: Kyle Plummer (12th)
2013: Grace Kelley (11th)
2012: Casey Roberts (10th)
2011: Brittany Kirby (9)
2010: Andrew Debnam (8)
2009: Tanner Nickerson (7)
2008: Tom Brewer (6)
2007: Wayne Dwyer (5)
2006: Michelle Miller (4)
2005: Samantha Georgeson (3)
2004: Elizabeth Steffy (2)
2003: Katie Mason (1)
Other Out-of-state Trip Recipients
2014: Grace Kelley – National 4-H Conference
2013: Casey Roberts – National 4-H Conference
2013: RJ Baldwin – Nat. Shooting Sports Leadership Institute
2008: Wayne Dwyer – VA Teen Congress
____: Edgar Diamond – Camp Miniwanca
____: Walker Dowling – WV Older Youth Camp
State Volunteer Awards
2011 Russ Parson State 4-H Volunteer of the Year (Under 10 years of Service) Recognized at State 4-H Gala, Jan 2012
19-- Alice Mason Wilson Sherrard Award
If you know any previous year’s winners that you don’t see listed, please contact Beth at the Extension Office. I am attempting to complete the records. Especially needed are I Dare You, Family of the Year, and Meritorious Service winners.
Thanks for your help!
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