Outstanding Lifetime Volunteers
North Central Region
Chuck Kruschke
In 1970, at the age of 18, Chuck Kruschke started the St. Croix County dairy judging team after being told that there was no talent or skill in northwestern Wisconsin. At the time, he had little experience coaching children and scant knowledge of the art...
Northeast Region
Carol LeBlanc
During Carol LeBlanc’s 52-year 4‑H volunteer career, she has served in numerous roles at the county, state and regional levels, as well as established three 4‑H clubs – including the Snoopy’s Pals 4‑H Club. Carol has led its members to earn showmanship championships, American Kennel...
National Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Winner, Southern Region
Timothy D. Williams
Timothy D. Williams has tirelessly served as a volunteer and agent of change within 4‑H for 22 years, actively working to create a more diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible program for Louisiana youth. Since he started as a club leader in the 1990s, Timothy has...
Western Region
Linda Zimmerman
Linda Zimmerman’s 34 years of experience as a volunteer 4‑H horse leader has earned her a reputation of being kind, empathetic and supportive. Her long relationship with 4‑H began when she was a member herself, and continued as she raised her children and grandchildren in...
Volunteers of the Year
North Central Region
Angela Tveit
When Angela Tveit’s family joined 4‑H in 2015, they had no prior experience with the program. Now, seven years later, Angela has helped to develop new afterschool partnerships, model short-term creative learning experiences for first-generation
4‑H’ers and created new project areas. By offering her...
Northeast Region
Susan Swope
Managing 40 youth is a daunting task to many, but nine-year volunteer Susan Swope does it with ease, as she recognizes the high attendance in her club as an opportunity for young people to learn and work together. She incorporates youth and their families in...
National Volunteer of the Year Winner, Southern Region
Vibriyogn Epuri
Vibriyogn Epuri is a leader who dedicates much of his life to serving 4‑H and Louisiana youth through the 4‑H Tech Club. Through collaboration, teamwork and a love of STEM and technology, Virbriyong ’s leadership has allowed the club to develop community engagement and service-learning...
Western Region
Lori Harrison
Lori Harrison has an extremely successful professional career as the Federal Veterinarian for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the rigorous duties and requirements of her job, Lori’s commitment to 4‑H positive youth development has continued to grow. She uses her work-related expertise to train...
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4-H at Home
4‑H at Home provides hands-on, educational activities for kids and teens all year long. Get our latest 4‑H at Home Activity Guide, activities from 4‑H Land-Grant Universities, and more.