2026 Award Winners
Congratulations to our outstanding volunteers, teens, and supporters who were recognized at the 2026 Ohio 4-H Conference!
Ohio 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame - Sponsored by The Ohio 4-H Foundation
- Amy Fleshman, Franklin
- Sherri Martin, Warren
- Dan Messaros, Lorain
Ohio 4-H Teen Hall of Fame - Sponsored by Foor Family Livestock
- Samantha Bader, Fairfield
- Leah Hamilton, Tuscarawas
- Campbell Reese, Geauga
- Edy Solet, Erie
Ohio 4-H Teen of the Year - Sponsored by Foor Family Livestock
- Sadie Wilhelmy, Brown
Friend of 4-H Award - Sponsored by The Honorable Frederick D. and Dr. Kathryn C. Pepple
- David Baker, Adams
- Patterson Fruit Farm, Geauga
- Andy White, Ashland
Meritorious Service Award - Sponsored by Paul Hall & Associates Foundation
- Tricia Durkin, Stark
- Carolyn Garrett, Scioto
- Cheryl Parrish, Lorain
Innovator Award - Sponsored by Lois Puskarich
- Ashtabula County 4-H Advisory Committee
- Ava Burrows, Cuyahoga
- Noble County Country Club
Community Service Award - Sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Churchtown Busy Bunch 4-H Club of Washington County
- Fairfield County Junior Fair Poultry Exhibitors
- Wood County 4-H Hands to Larger Service Committee
4-H Alumni Award - Sponsored by Ron & Carolyn Cull
- Marty Kurtz-Orf, Portage
- Sarah Reed, Noble
- Benjamin Wenner, Delaware
Young 4-H Alumni Award - Sponsored by Ron & Carolyn Cull
- Kolt Buchenroth, Hardin