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2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients

Published on September 11, 2025
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Keri Bancroft of Grand Traverse County and Lynn Olthof of Ottawa County.
Olthof named 2025 Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on September 11, 2025
Ottawa County 4-H volunteer Lynn Olthof has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.
Bancroft named 2025 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on September 11, 2025
Grand Traverse County 4-H volunteer Keri Bancroft has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
Planning your year as a 4-H volunteer

Published on August 20, 2025
Knowing important times and dates for the 4-H year can help 4-H volunteers be prepared for a successful year.
Engaging every voice in 4-H: Part 2 – The heart of facilitation

Published on August 6, 2025
Exploring the second H (heart) of facilitation for 4-H clubs.
Internship success helps another 4-H alum become ready for work

Published on August 6, 2025
Skills learned through ten years of 4-H involvement aids an intern in getting the most out of an internship while preparing them for their future.
Understanding generational strengths

Published on July 30, 2025
Bridging the generational gap through connection.
Engaging every voice in 4-H: Part 1 – The hands of facilitation

Published on July 24, 2025
Exploring the first H (hands) of facilitation for 4-H clubs .
How volunteers can reset relationships and rebuild team harmony

Published on July 9, 2025
Resetting relationships with fellow volunteers is a step toward understanding, growth and teamwork.
Empowered volunteers help programs thrive

Published on July 9, 2025
How engagement, support and trust create stronger volunteer programs.