LINCOLN, Ill. – The Lincoln Kiwanis Club recently presented awards to outstanding Logan County 4-H members who completed their 4-H Records.

The following individuals were chosen as outstanding 4-H members from their clubs:

• Ellie Wrage – 4 Corner Clovers 4-H Club
• Sophia Schneider – Beason Ag 4-H Club
• Alex Steffens – Chester 4-H Club
• Stephen Starasta – Cloverdale 4-H Club
• Jayce Coers – Hollanders 4-H Club

Alex Steffens was selected at the overall winner and outstanding Logan County 4-H member. He received the Armin Fricke Memorial Award sponsored by the Lincoln Kiwanis.

More information about 4-H activities in Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties can be found at extension.illinois.edu/LMS/4-H-youth-development.

ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences.4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.