The O’Brien County Fair is proud to present the 2023 4-H Award Winners!
This year the O’Brien County Fair is awarding four 4-H members the Achievement Award. This award recognizes 4-H’ers who have shown outstanding personal growth through participation in various 4-H projects and involvement. A 4-Her can receive this award once as a Junior, an Intermediate, and a Senior. This year’s winners are Aubree Dodge, John Puhrmann, Carter Koerselman, and Braylynn Pederson.
The O’Brien County Fair is also awarding four 4-H members with the Merit Award. This award recognizes 4-H’ers who have shown outstanding personal growth through citizenship, community, and club leadership. While also demonstrating unselfish service to others. A 4-Her can receive this award once as a Junior, an Intermediate, and a Senior. This year’s winners are Dax Noteboom, Ryleigh Fuller, Makenna Hofmeyer, and Chris Freese.
The O’Brien County Fair also awards five 4-H members the Danforth I Dare You Award. This award recognizes 4-H’ers who have shown a working knowledge of the 4-H program and challenge other youth to develop their skills for future endeavors through life and service to others. This award is only presented to 11th graders. This year’s winners are Justice Frerk, Makenna Hofmeyer, Ellen Hunt, Jayson Stamer, and Hailey Dobbins.
Finally, the O’Brien County Fair awards three 4-H members with the Outstanding 4-Her Award. This award recognizes 4-Hers for their outstanding leadership to their local 4-H Club, County, and possible out-of-county activities through a project. The 4-Hers receiving the award should be involved in activities outside of 4-H, such as school, church, and community activities. This award is only presented to senior-level 4-Hers. This year’s winners are Kourtney Dekker, Abby Stout, and Bryce Dodge.