The Bon Homme County 4-H Recognition Event was held on Sunday afternoon, October 13th, at the 4-H Center in Tyndall in conjunction with their annual Soup Kitchen. Lila Stutzman kicked off the event as our guest speaker. She is a senior 4-H member that is part of the Tabor Pioneer Club, Horse Power Club and Jr Leaders 4-H Club. She highlighted her experience Horse Judging at the National Western Stock Show last January. Outstanding Members were recognized for their accomplishments in 4-H. The Outstanding Cloverbuds were Josephine Schloss, Avon and Lucille Schloss, Avon. Outstanding Beginner was Brody Neth, Scotlan. The Outstanding Junior was Breaw Neth, Scotland and the Outstanding Seniors were Sophie Schott, Scotland, and Lila Stutzman, Tabor. The Outstanding Member Award went to Madlynn Stutzman, Tabor. They received checks for each award sponsored by The Bargain Shoppe. The 4-H Leaders Association selects a business or individual to receive the Friend of 4-H Award each year. Tyndall Veterinary Clinic was selected to receive this award for their continued support in the 4-H program. The following members received their Project Medals for completing their yearly journals and competed in the Achievement Day Challenge. I. Annual Achievement & Project Medals & Achievement Day Exhibit Challenge A. Project medals 1. JoLee Berndt, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 2. Brynlee Dean, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 3. Nash Hauck, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 4. Dawson Kokesh, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 5. Lyla Misar, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 6. Bruce Neth, 1st Year Cloverbud Member & Silver Award, 18 projects 7. Ryatt Settje, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 8. Lainey VanWinkle, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 9. Abby Wasson, 1st Year Cloverbud Member 10. Carter Evenson, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member 11. Olivia Hauck, 2ndYear Cloverbud Member & Silver Award, 18 projects 12. Stella Kloucek, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member 13. Taytum Kopejtka, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member 14. Emmett Misar, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member 15. Josephine Schloss, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member & Bronze Award, 13 projects 16. Lucille Schloss, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member & Bronze Award, 13 projects 17. Rylee Vellek, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member 18. Stetson Wagner, 2nd Year Cloverbud Member 19. Brody Neth, 2nd Year Member & Gold Award, 24 projects 20. Breaw Neth, 4th Year Member & Gold Award, 42 projects B. Achievement Day Exhibit Challenge Gold – 20 + Static 1. Brock Kotalik 2. Joslyn Kotalik Bronze – 10-14 Static 3. Alyvia Schnetzer 4. Arryanna Schnetzer 5. Sophia Schott 6. Kara Stutzman 7. Nora Stutzman 8. Elyse Torsney II. Journals (Awards sponsored by The Bargain Shoppe) A. Outstanding Cloverbud Journal (The Bargain Shoppe – $10 check) 1. Josephine Schloss 2. Lucille Schloss B. Outstanding Beginners (The Bargain Shoppe – $25 check) 1. Brody Neth 2. Kara Stutzman C. Outstanding Juniors (The Bargain Shoppe - $25 check) 1. Breaw Neth D. Outstanding Seniors (The Bargain Shoppe - $50 check) 1. Lila Stutzman 2. Sophia Schott E. Outstanding Graduate 1. NA F. Outstanding 1st Year Member (essay) (The Bargain Shoppe - $2 5.00) 1. NA G. Outstanding 4-Her Award (essay) (The Bargain Shoppe - $25.00) 2. Madalynn Stutzman III. 4-H Leaders A. 5 years Sara Schott and Angela Schnetzer IV. Friend of 4-H A. Tyndall Veterinary Clinic We appreciate everyone who came and supported the soup kitchen as well as the 4-H members achievements for the year! Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, parents and 4-H members! We appreciate all the support from everyone in our community! Recognition Event wraps up the 2024 4-H year, but we are already looking forward to next year! If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a 4-H member, call the 4-H office at 605-589-3531 or email bonhomme.county@sdstate.edu.