Outstanding 4-H members and volunteers were recently recognized at the annual Calhoun County 4-H Achievement Banquet.

In 4-H, star awards are the most prestigious award that a 4-H member can receive. The Bronze Star Award is given to junior-level 4-H members (grades 3-5), the Silver Star Award is given to intermediate-level 4-H members (grades 6-8), and the I Dare You and Gold Star Awards are given to senior-level 4-H members (grades 9-12).

The 2023 Bronze Star Award recipient was Keeley Brumfield from the Lakeside 4-H Club in Seadrift, and the Silver Star Award recipient was Beth Boone from the Town & Country 4-H Club in Port Lavaca. The 2023 “I Dare You” Award was presented to McKenna Guevara from Port O’Connor’s club, Intercoastal 4-H, and the Gold Star Award (presented by County Judge Richard Meyer) was awarded to Justice Epley from the Lakeside 4-H Club in Seadrift. The 2023 scholarship was awarded to Madyson Lovett from the All-Around 4-H Club in Port Lavaca. The Friend of 4-H award was presented to the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust. The Honorary 4-H Member award was given to Karen Lyssy. The Meritorious Award was presented to Ashley and Chase Evans.

On behalf of the Calhoun County 4-H organization, we would like to congratulate this year’s award recipients and thank our volunteers and community for their support. -Amy Boone