Kay Griffith

Kay has been an active club advisor for 30 Years and such has graduated hundreds of young people from her 4-H club to “active public service” as volunteers in 4-H and many other local organizations. She enjoys working with teens and tries to instill in them a respect for hard work and a commitment to community service through her own example and involvement. She makes teens feel appreciated and valued. Kay is a no-nonsense kind of person who sets high expectations for young people, and they respect her for this. Kay has also been a mentor for man new advisors and has helped recruit adults into 4-H volunteer work, primarily through her example and numerous affiliations.

Sarah James

Sarah has inspired hundreds of youth and adults in the 4-H program for more than 31 years. She initiated and sponsors a butler County 4-H volunteer award each year. She has been a member of the Butler County 4-H Committee where she has served as president for five of the last 10 years. She attended the North Central Regional Volunteer Forum in Iowa and has participated in the Ohio4-H volunteer Conference for the last several years. Information obtained from these workshops always shared to enhance the county 4-H program. Sarah is involved in planning the county 4-H Centennial Events. Not only is Sarah very involved in 4-H, she is also very active in Farm Bureau and in her church.

Vada Kitts

Vada is a unique individual who has made a strong impression on how Lawrence Country residents view the 4-h program and 4-H volunteers. Mrs. Kitts is best summed up by her own words, “4-H is the best thing that ever happened for young people.” Vada spent 40 years teaching youth to believe in themselves, responsibility, teamwork, caring and service. She embodies the principles that make 4-H the premier youth organization in Ohio. Vada has had and continues to be positive influence to encourage people to make service and philanthropy a part of our lives. Her work in the low-income areas of the county and minority groups has aloud new audiences to learn life skills. She is truly the yardstick by which Lawrence County measures 4-H volunteers.

Robert Walter

Robert has worked with the 4-H program in Fairfield County since 1944. He was a 4-H member before becoming an advisor. When he became an advisor of the Carroll Royal Workers 4-H Club, he made a little 4-H club grow into a larger club. He started the Fairfield County 4-H Tractor Club in 1950. Mr. Walker is a hard working volunteer, but is gentle and easy-going. He strives to keep current with today's technology, and keeps bettering himself. He does not show favoritism to any of his 4-H members. He uses his head for clearer thinking for his club, community, country, and world. He is a dependable, reliable person.