Several North Dakota State University Extension agents and a specialist received awards at the recent National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals virtual conference in Boise, Idaho.

The awards and the recipients were:

• Achievement of Service (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for more than three but less than seven years) - Caroline Homan, 4-H youth development agent, LaMoure County, and Angie Johnson, agriculture and natural resources agent, Steele County
• Distinguished Service (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for seven or more years) - Kari Helgoe, family and community wellness agent, Pembina County, and Acacia Stuckle, 4-H youth development and family and community wellness agent, Emmons County
• Meritorious Service (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for 15 or more years), Rachelle Vettern, professor and leadership and volunteer development specialist, Center for 4-H Youth Development

The North Dakota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Workers nominated these individuals for their dedication and service to 4-H youth.

NDSU Agriculture Communication - Dec. 2, 2020

Source: Acacia Stuckle, 701-254-4811, acacia.stuckle@ndsu.edu

Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-231-5391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu