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Volunteer recognized for years of dedication and service to 4-H program

CLINTON, Ill. — Illinois 4-H relies on more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership and mentoring roles. Each year, longtime volunteers and former staff members are recognized by the Illinois 4-H Foundation for their service and dedication to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development program. A virtual ceremony for the winners was held on August 17, 2021.

Sherry Young, Salt Creek Clovers 4-H club leader, is one of seventy-one Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame award winners for 2021. She was a 4-H member of the Lucky Clovers 4-H club and the Clever Clovers 4-H club for a total of 11 years. She has been a leader for the Salt Creek Clovers for the past 8 years. Sherry has also served as a fair judge, Extension Council member, and youth committee member.

“Sherry’s passion for 4-H is admirable, and DeWitt County appreciates all of her hard work as a priceless volunteer,” says 4-H Program Coordinator Lindsey Burden.

The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers, and former 4-H staff. Those inducted have a record of exemplary service to 4-H or outstanding career and community achievement and were nominated by either county University of Illinois Extension staff or the Illinois 4-H Foundation Board.

For more information, please contact lburden@illinois.edu. University of Illinois provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

WRITER: Maria Lightner, Marketing and Communications, University of Illinois Extension

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