David Dawson

Through his 10 years of service to 4-H, David Dawson has made major contributions to county, area, state and national levels. He has been a 4-H advisor in Portage County for 10 years and a key leader for eight years. He has served on the County's Horse Committee, 4-H Advisory Council, and 4-H Program Committee. His area involvement includes chairing area Trail Ride and Horse Seminars, the Area Saddle Horse Advisory Committee and teaching area and state in-service workshops on Volunteers in Middle Management. At the state level, David has recruited legislative and financial support for various Ohio State University Extension committee purposes. Also, he has served on the State 4-H promotion involving all three of the Goodyear Blimps. In 1982 , he was awarded a 4-H buckeye Clover Award.

Nationally, David was a panel member for a workshop on Volunteers in Middle Management and participated in the National Extension Lay Leaders Conference. He has made contributions to 4-H during his years of service and is a strong, positive example for both youth and adults.

Chester McDaniel

Chester McDaniel has influenced more than 1,000 4-H members during his 51 years as a 4-H advisor. He has helped 30 members earn trips to Ohio 4-H Congress, more than 15 members win various state awards, and two members receive National Awards. Furthermore, as the owner operator of a swine farm and one who has exhibited at the Fairfield County Fair since 1929 and at the Ohio State Fair since 1933, he has made facilities available to county 4-H groups for fitting and show training.

Chester has served on the county 4-H Advisory Board Council and the Finance Committee for Swine building construction, of which he was chairperson. He has been called upon by the County Fair Board and various 4-H supporters for his suggestions on improvement and development of activities. Chester always encourages good records, showmanship, sportsmanship, and cooperation among all 4-H members. He is to be commended for his dedication and service to the 4-H program.

John T. Mount

John T. Mount, in approximately 50 years of service to Ohio 4-H, has both contributed immensely to the program and served as an outstanding role model for others. He began his adult affiliation with the program in Putnam County as an Associate 4-H Club Agent. In that position, he impressed agents and community members with his enthusiasm.

John joined the State 4-H Staff in 1946 and in his seven-year tenure helped initiate the Junior Leader program, 4-H Leadership Camp, the Tractor Maintenance program and the IFYE program. He supported the development of the Ohio 4-H Foundation and Extension-owned 4-H camp. In 1963, he received Ohio's Alumni Recognition Award and in 1977, the Buckeye Clover Award. During his career of several administrative positions with The Ohio State University, including a vice presidency, John volunteered his service and counsel to 4-H programs and 4-H families. He also is a member of the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board.

Olive Spinks

As a 4-H advisor for 30 years, Olive Spinks has contributed much to 4-H in Greene County. She uses her creativity to design new activities and programs, such as modeling contests for all 4-H members, a pork suede sewing contest and various educational clinics. For National 4-H Week, Olive's 4-H club in Jamestown designs and makes window displays, as well as large signs for placement on the courthouse lawn Additionally, she freely shares the talents and expertise she has in gardening by conducting vegetable clinics and serving as a judge for other counties. She has served on many committees, including the 4-H Home Economics and General Activities Committee, county Extension 4-H Committee and General Activities Committee. She has helped collect donations for a new 4-H exhibition building and county fair 4-H trophies.