The Missouri 4-H community inducted 33 new members into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame.

“This year’s inductees represent not just the best, but a commitment to making the best even better,” says Rachel Augustine, senior director of advancement for the Missouri 4-H Foundation. “With unwavering dedication, remarkable contributions and a profound legacy of volunteer leadership, these remarkable individuals have elevated the standards of excellence within the 4-H program.”

Inductees represented 33 counties and one inductee represented the state. Together, they established a legacy totaling 1,061 years of service to 4-H, Augustine says.

Friends and family members attended the 17th annual event in August at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Mo. It was sponsored by FCS Financial and the Missouri State Fair, in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation.

“From the heart of Missouri’s vibrant cities to the quiet corners of its rural landscapes, the 2023 inductees have woven together a tapestry of experiences, knowledge and wisdom that has enriched the lives of countless 4-H members,” says Lupita Fabregas, director of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. “Their stories inspire us to reach greater heights, to embrace challenges with resilience and to pass on the torch of leadership to the generations that follow.”

Augustine adds that each year, the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame induction serves as a reminder of the lasting effect that volunteers can have on the lives of young people, families and communities. “It is a celebration of passion, selflessness and a relentless drive to empower the next generation of leaders,” she says.

2023 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees include:

*posthumous award

Source: University of Missouri Extension