4-H'ers recognized at Round Up

Eddy County 4-H'ers, leaders and families recognized the accomplishments of the 2022-23 4-H year and looked ahead to the new one at the annual 4-H Round Up on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Held in the pavilion on the Eddy County Fairgrounds, the evening featured a delicious supper, cake and awards presentation.

4-H'ers applied for a variety of special awards, and the awards committee "had their work cut out for them" in choosing the recipients, Eddy County 4-H Council President Shirley Myhre said.

Below are the recipients of the 2022-23 awards:

Overall Achievement Awards

These awards are sponsored by Eddy Council 4-H Council

• Leah Steele – Overall 1st Year Achievement

• Liza Steele – Overall 2nd Year Achievement

• Cade Helseth – Overall 3rd Year Achievement

Project Awards

• Cordell Myhre – Agronomy Award, sponsored by Eddy County Ag Improvement Association

• Cade Helseth – Beef Award sponsored by Midway Polled Herefords

• Christopher Schmaltz – Beef Calf Award sponsored by Runnings

• Joie Helseth – Clothing and Textiles Award sponsored by Eddy County FCE

• Cordell Myhre – Communications and Visual Arts Award sponsored by Eddy County FCE

• Liza Steele – Citizenship, Personal Development and Leadership sponsored by Warren Implement

Beth Becker - Family and Consumer Science Award sponsored by Warren Implement

• Cade Helseth – Goat Award sponsored by Runnings

• Cordell Myhre – Healthy Living Award sponsored by Miller's Fresh Foods

• Claire Becker – Horticulture Award sponsored by Beauty Builders Garden Club

• Leah Steele - Pets and Small Animal Award sponsored by Runnings

• Joie Helseth – Photography sponsored by Central Pharmacy

• Jacob Cleveland – Science, Engineering and Technology Award sponsored by Jeff and Shannon Anderson

• Christopher Schmaltz – Sheep Award sponsored by Runnings

• Cordell Myhre – Donald McAvoy Award sponsored by the Sheyenne Trail Riders Club

Cordell and Weston Myhre received the Hardest Worker Award sponsored by the Eddy County 4-H Council for their dedication and help even after one of their animals got sick and they weren't able to show their livestock as a result.

Brent Helseth was honored with the 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by Eddy County 4-H Council. He has put many hours into helping prepare the grounds for the 4-H Achievement Days, including the installation of pens.

New Rockford Eagles Aerie 2923 was the recipient of the 4-H Community Supporter of the Year Award sponsored by Eddy County 4-H Council. This award is given to a community member who has provided exemplary support to the 4-H program for many years.

A new 4-H year has now begun. All youth age 5-18 on Sept. 1 are welcome to join 4-H. The program offers a wide variety of project areas. To enroll in 4-H, contact the NDSU Extension Eddy County office at (701) 947-2454 or email [email protected].