Michigan 4-H State Award Winners by Year

2020

Jr Beef Science: William Rogers (Washtenaw)Sr Beef Science: Kaddi Kewirtz (Shiawassee)

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: No winnerSr Bird & Poultry Science: Max Lautenschlager (Livingston)

Jr Career Development: No winnerSr Career Development: No winner

Jr Civic Engagement and Service: Amari Potts (Oakland)Sr Civic Engagement and Service: No winner

Jr Companion Animal Science: Nicole Trierweiler (Ionia)Sr Companion Animal Science: Caitlynn Hughes (St. Joseph)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: No winnerSr Consumer & Family Science: Rebecca Havelka (Menominee)

Jr Dairy Science: Jada Johnson (Menominee)Sr Dairy Science: No Winner

Jr Environmental Science: Ashley Baize (Livingston)Sr Environmental Science: Andrew Bushard (Shiawassee)

Jr Equine Science: Cassidy Cashen (Ionia)Sr Equine Science: Kaylee Benton (Ingham)

Jr Food, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness: Aubrey Richards (Macomb)Sr Food, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness: Laci Paidl (Menominee)

Jr Gardening and Horticulture: No WinnerSr Gardening and Horticulture: Logan Sandell (Houghton)

Jr Goat Science: Justin Yarger (Monroe)Sr Goat Science: Emily Luthringer (Cass)

Jr Leadership: IsaBelle Stull (St. Clair)Sr Leadership: Jael Tombaugh (Eaton)

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Malorie Baumler (Menominee)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Hannah Gaither (Grand Traverse)

Jr Sheep Science: Sydney Ebsch (Menominee)Sr Sheep Science: Katrina Tucker (Allegan)

Jr Shooting Sports: Amanda Towne (Van Buren)Sr Shooting Sports: No winner

Jr Swine Science: Hana Harshbarger (Livingston)Sr Swine Science: Marc Hendzel (Shiawassee)

Jr Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Blake Towne (Van Buren)Sr Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Brenna Marshall (Ingham)

Jr Visual, Performing, and Expressive Arts: Morgan Jowett (Macomb)Sr Visual, Performing, and Expressive Arts: Morgan Gruss (Berrien)

Group Award: Monroe 4-H Teen Ambassadors; Alivia Funchion, Gabby Flowers, Alana Aulph

2019

Jr Beef Science: Riley Wallace (Sanilac)Sr Beef Science: Andy Rambadt (St. Joseph)

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: Rhea Lynn Waycaster (Washtenaw)Sr Bird & Poultry Science: Hunter Delahanty (Grand Traverse)

Jr Civic Engagement: Ella Kritzman (Sanilac)Sr Civic Engagement: No winner

Jr Companion Animal Science: No winnerSr Companion Animal Science: Darlene Mattson (Berrien)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: Devyn Lusardi (Menominee)Sr Consumer & Family Science: No winner

Jr Dairy Science: Irene Nielsen (Ingham)Sr Dairy Science: Miriam Cook (Clinton)

Jr Environmental & Outdoor Education: Amanda Towne (Van Buren)Sr Environmental & Outdoor Education: No winner

Jr Equine Science: Cody Skinner (Mecosta)Sr Equine Science: Carley Bullinger (Ingham)

Jr Food, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness: Jaydyn Lusardi (Menominee)Sr Food, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness: Abby McNamara (St. Joseph)

Jr. Gardening and Horticulture: Parker Johnson (Menominee)Sr. Gardening and Horticulture: No winner

Jr Goat Science: Bryant Janetzke (Ionia)Sr Goat Science: Jacie King (St. Joseph)

Jr Leadership & Service: Micaela Geborkoff (Houghton)Sr Leadership & Service: Grace Schmidt (Livingston)

Jr Personal Development and Workforce Preparation: Khamani Potts (Oakland)Sr Personal Development and Workforce Preparation: No winner

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Gwyneth Glombowski (St. Clair)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Sydney Gladding (Kent)

Jr Sheep Science: Emma Tebo (Menominee)Sr Sheep Science: R. Levi Couch (Monroe)

Jr Shooting Sports: Justin Yarger (Monroe)Sr Shooting Sports: Katherine Erickson (Dickinson)

Jr Swine Science: Rachel Eggleston (St. Joseph)Sr Swine Science: Emily Mead (St. Joseph)

Jr Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Alexis Fisher (Monroe)Sr Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Joel Basar (Washtenaw)

Jr Visual, Performing, and Expressive Arts: Blake Towne (Van Buren)Sr Visual, Performing, and Expressive Arts: Brittany Perry (Kent)

Group Award: North Branch Finish Line Swine 4-H Club; Isaac Conley, Ian Conley, Natasha Bickel, and Jonah Haskins (Lapeer)

2018

Jr Beef: No winnerSr Beef: Rebecca Herzog (Mecosta)

Jr Biological Science: No winnerSr Biological Science: No winner

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: Fawn Muraske (Newaygo)Sr Bird & Poultry Science: Grace Schmidt (Livingston)

Jr Civic Engagement: Ganna Omar (Houghton)Sr Civic Engagement: Paige Sweet (Monroe)

Jr Communications & Expressive Arts: Alivia Funchion (Monroe)Sr Communications & Expressive Arts: Andrew Wittbrodt (Isabella)

Jr Companion Animal Science: No winnerSr Companion Animal Science: Danielle Lamb (Cass)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: No winnerSr Consumer & Family Science: Kerrie Kraftchick (Monroe)

Jr Dairy Science: Rebecca Halveka (Menominee)Sr Dairy Science: Shannon Good (Kent)

Jr Environmental & Earth Science: No winnerSr Environmental & Earth Science: Nathan Laurenz (Gratiot)

Jr Equine Science: Elizabeth Vincent (Monroe)Sr Equine Science: Madison Rose Walcher (Menominee)

Jr Goat Science: Jaycie King (St Joseph)Sr Goat Science: Kelsey Yarger (Monroe)

Jr Healthy Lifestyles: Haley Loehfelm (Kent)Sr Healthy Lifestyles: John Collins (St Joseph)

Jr Leadership & Personal Development: Jaren Schmidt (Monroe)Sr Leadership & Personal Development: Loren King (St Joseph)

Jr Plant Science: No winnerSr Plant Science: No winner

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Alexis Fisher (Monroe)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Dale Mize III (Livingston)

Jr Sheep Science: Stuart Limbaugh (Iosco)Sr Sheep Science: Cassie Perrin (Muskegon)

Jr Swine Science: Jaycie Brown (Livingston)Sr Swine Science: Carley VanNorman (Sanilac)

Jr Technology & Engineering: Nicholas Sheppard (Kalamazoo)Sr Technology & Engineering: Ethan Harbaugh (Monroe)

Group Award: Meating the Need of Our Village; Addy Battel, Pearl Daskam, Royce Daskam (Huron)

2017

Jr Beef: Jaycie Brown (Livingston)Sr Beef: Kimberly Schultz (Sanilac)

Jr Biological Science: Allyssa VanLoo (St Joseph)Sr Biological Science: Rebecca Herzog (Mecosta)

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: Savannah Mauk (Eaton)Sr Bird & Poultry Science: Lacey Burke (Van Buren)

Jr Civic Engagement: Chevelle Bowles (Eaton)Sr Civic Engagement: Samantha Beaudrie (Monroe)

Jr Communications & Expressive Arts: R. Levi Couch (Monroe)Sr Communications & Expressive Arts: Shelby Guarino (Cass)

Jr Companion Animal Science: Sarah Ouellette (Monroe)Sr Companion Animal Science: Hannah Harless (St Joseph)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: Rebecca Halveka (Menominee)Sr Consumer & Family Science: Mary Hartges (Menominee)

Jr Dairy Science: Parker Johnson (Menominee)Sr Dairy Science: No winner

Jr Environmental & Earth Science: Katherine Erickson (Dickinson)Sr Environmental & Earth Science: No winner

Jr Equine Science: Madison Rose Walcher (Menominee)Sr Equine Science: Mary Hartmann (Genesee)

Jr Goat Science: Caysie Ringkvist (Lenawee)Sr Goat Science: MaKayla Beck (Lenawee)

Jr Healthy Lifestyles: Lauren Verba (Menominee)Sr Healthy Lifestyles: Rachel Ouellette (Monroe)

Jr Leadership & Personal Development: Katrina Lomas (Monroe)Sr Leadership & Personal Development: Elizabeth Stockwell (Cass)

Jr Plant Science: No winnerSr Plant Science: No winner

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Mackenzie Purtill (Isabella)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Claudia Paddy (Monroe)

Jr Sheep Science: Hannah Vincent (Monroe)Sr Sheep Science: Chase Benham (Lenawee)

Jr Swine Science: Elizabeth Vincent (Monroe)Sr Swine Science: Heather Dufek (Emmet)

Jr Technology & Engineering: Tony Guarino (Cass)Sr Technology & Engineeing: No winner

Group Award: No winner

2016

Jr Beef: Shelby Souva (Branch)Sr Beef: Ciara Allen (Jackson)

Jr Biological Science: No winnerSr Biological Science: Jessica Timmer (Ottawa)

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: Addy Battel (Huron)Sr Bird & Poultry Science: Elizabeth Stockwell (Cass)

Jr Civic Engagement: No winnerSr Civic Engagement: Kayleigh Adams (Monroe)

Jr Communications & Expressive Arts: Ethan Harbaugh (Monroe)Sr Communications & Expressive Arts: Karlie Lokuta (Monroe)

Jr Companion Animal Science: Dylan Sawdon (St Clair)Sr Companion Animal Science: Megan Miller (Van Buren)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: Kallan Wilde (Menominee)Sr Consumer & Family Science: Katie Kurburski (Emmet)

Jr Dairy Science: Anna Moser (Ingham)Sr Dairy Science: Julia Doughty (Mecosta)

Jr Environmental & Earth Science: No winnerSr Environmental & Earth Science: Emily Malcolm (Van Buren)

Jr Equine Science: Kayla Brown (Van Buren)Sr Equine Science: MacKenzie Gillum (Mecosta)

Jr Goat Science: Hannah Baljeu (Van Buren)Sr Goat Science: Caleigh Ringkvist (Lenawee)

Jr Healthy Lifestyles: Peter Kurburski (Emmet)Sr Healthy Lifestyles: Kayla Aboukarroum (Lapeer)

Jr Leadership & Personal Development: Miranda Hall (Iosco)Sr Leadership & Personal Development: Samantha Beaudrie (Monroe)

Jr Plant Science: Aaron Hutka (Oakland)Sr Plant Science: Heather Gregory (Oakland)

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Caroline Helmstadt (Saginaw)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Lian Glomski (Van Buren)

Jr Sheep Science: Jaycie Brown (Livingston)Sr Sheep Science: Samantha Ludlam (Allegan)

Jr Swine Science: Logan Houpt (Monroe)Sr Swine Science: Sarah Houpt (Monroe)

Jr Technology & Engineering: Savannah Mauk (Eaton)Sr Technology & Engineering: No winner

Group Award: Thumb Area 4-H Camp (Huron, Sanilac, St Clair, Tuscola)

2015

Jr Beef: Rebecca Herzog (Mecosta)Sr Beef: Madeline Harrington (Osceola)

Jr Biological Science: No winnerSr Biological Science: Victoria Kubin (Van Buren)

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: Sarah Ouellette (Monroe)Sr Bird & Poultry Science: Megan Miller (Van Buren)

Jr Civic Engagement: Gina Boeskool (Newaygo)Sr Civic Engagement: Emily Kurburski (Emmet)

Jr Communications & Expressive Arts: Katrina Lomas (Monroe)Sr Communications & Expressive Arts: Susan Grant (Monroe)

Jr Companion Animal Science: Danielle Lamb (Cass)Sr Companion Animal Science: Kayleigh Adams (Monroe)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: Katie Kurburski (Emmet)Sr Consumer & Family Science: Caitlyn Havelka (Menominee)

Jr Dairy Science: Julia Doughty (Mecosta)Sr Dairy Science: Shelby Berens (Allegan)

Jr Environmental & Earth Science: Emily Malcolm (Van Buren)Sr Environmental & Earth Science: Sarah O’Daniel (Ingham)

Jr Equine Science: Erin Kramer (Cass)Sr Equine Science: Kayla Dean (Oceana)

Jr Goat Science: Kyle Stack (Newaygo)Sr Goat Science: Joseph Rambadt (St Joseph)

Jr Healthy Lifestyles: Johna Lawens (Isabella)Sr Healthy Lifestyles: Kerrie Kraftchick (Monroe)

Jr Leadership & Personal Development: Leah Capuano (Oakland)Sr Leadership & Personal Development: Kelsey Yarger (Monroe)

Jr Plant Science: No winnerSr Plant Science: No winner

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Claire Spencer (St Clair)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Sierra Jezuit (Ingham)

Jr Sheep Science: Emily Rupperts (Osceola)Sr Sheep Science: No winner

Jr Swine Science: Lacy Burke (Van Buren)Sr Swine Science: Renee Souva (Branch)

Jr Technology & Engineering: No winnerSr Technology & Engineering: No winner

Group Award: North Branch Finish Line Swine Club (Lapeer)

2014

Jr Beef: Katherine Marks (Menominee)Sr Beef: Courtney Souva (Branch)

Jr Biological Science: Victoria Kubin (Van Buren)Sr Biological Science: Samantha White (Lapeer)

Jr Bird & Poultry Science: Lacey Burke (Van Buren)Sr Bird & Poultry Science: Joseph Ferra (Monroe)

Jr Civic Engagement: Kathryn Parkhurst (Newaygo)Sr Civic Engagement: Kennedy Cogswell (Montcalm)

Jr Communications & Expressive Arts: Matthew Rinaldi (Monroe)Sr Communications & Expressive Arts: Caitlin Borke (Alpena)

Jr Companion Animal Science: Kayleigh Adams (Monroe)Sr Companion Animal Science: Iris deFinta (Van Buren)

Jr Consumer & Family Science: Caitlyn Havelka (Menominee) Sr Consumer & Family Science: No winner

Jr Dairy Science: Madeline Meyer (Ionia)Sr Dairy Science: Natalie Horning (Washtenaw)

Jr Environmental & Earth Science: No winnerSr Environmental & Earth Science: Daniel Foix (Houghton)

Jr Equine Science: Loren King (St Joseph)Sr Equine Science: Ashley Shepard (Ingham)

Jr Goat Science: Samantha Boettcher (Kalamazoo)Sr Goat Science: Emily Harke (Lenawee)

Jr Healthy Lifestyles: No winnerSr Healthy Lifestyles: Elizabeth Kurburski

Jr Leadership & Personal Development: Megan Miller (Van Buren)Sr Leadership & Personal Development: Brandon Borke (Alpena)

Jr Plant Science: No winnerSr Plant Science: No winner

Jr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Sierra Jezuit (Ingham)Sr Rabbit & Cavy Science: Lindsey Richmond (Shiawassee)

Jr Sheep Science: Hannah Baljeu (Van Buren)Sr Sheep Science: Bradford Chapman (Monroe)

Jr Swine Science: Madalin Roberts (Oakland)Sr Swine Science: Chase Wehner (Menominee)

Jr Technology & Engineering: No winnerSr Technology & Engineering: No winner

Group Award: 4-H Explorers (Genesee)

Please note that the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program was revised in 2014. All years prior to 2014 will reflect a different system and award structure.