Awards, medals, premiums and other recognitions were handed out to Marshall County 4-Hers, including traditional club members and Cloverbuds, at the annual Marshall County 4-H Recognition Event held Sunday afternoon at the Marshall County Community Building in Britton.
The 2025 Friend of 4-H awards, sponsored by the Marshall County 4-H Junior Leaders Association, went to Darda Schneider and JaNann Jones for their many years of dedication and service to the 4-H program. Schneider has given 29 years as a club, key, and assistant leader, while Jones has served 23 years as a club leader, sharing her enthusiasm and guidance with countless youth members.
Recipients of the 2025 Danforth “I Dare You” Leadership Award, sponsored by Doug Card, editor and owner of The Marshall County Journal, were Ruth Moeckly and Maddie Biel. Both have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and a commitment to the 4-H motto of “Making the Best Better” through active participation, service, and achievement in their clubs and at the county level.
The Lorne Tilberg Memorial Award, sponsored by Marshall County 4-H Educator Jennifer Ringkob, was presented to Oliver Moeckly. The award recognizes members who exemplify courtesy, cooperation, and citizenship and honors the legacy of former County Extension Educator Lorne Tilberg, who served Marshall County from 1983 to 2003.
Three Marshall County 4-H members were recognized as 2025 graduates. Graduates received a 4-H chair and certificate sponsored by the Marshall County Extension Office and a $50 scholarship sponsored by the Marshall County 4-H Leaders Association. Honorees were Oliver Moeckly, Prairie Pasques, 10 years, and Heather Storbakken, Hillbillie Hustlers, 10 years.
This year’s Outstanding Alumni Award was presented to Chuck Ringkob, who began his 4-H career showing sheep and steers, was active in leadership and livestock judging, and continues to support Marshall County 4-H youth behind the scenes assisting with facilities, transportation, and fair exhibits.
The Bee Lady’s Choice Award, sponsored by Debbie Thorn in memory of her mother, Judy Gulleson, honors projects that promote bees and honey. This year’s winner was Emily Effling for her purple ribbon bee and honey display at Achievement Days and the State Fair. Ruth Moeckly received honorable mention.
Several Marshall County 4-H members received 2025 Accumulative Medals. Agriculture medals were awarded to Ruth Moeckly and Kaylee Carlson. The Consumer and Family Sciences medal went to Kaylee Biel, and Achievement medals were presented to Ruth Moeckly, Baylee Bender, and Emily Effling.
County 4-H club leaders were also honored for their years of service. Barn Buddies leader Tammy Bender received a 2-year certificate. Hillbillie Hustlers leader Kari Feldhaus received a 15-year certificate. Prairie Pasques leaders JaNann Jones and Darda Schneider received 23- and 29-year certificates, respectively. Hills & Valley leaders Kimberly Biel and Jameson Biel each received 11-year certificates, while Judy Guy received a 25-year certificate. Hill Country Muskrats leaders Calee Hagen and Amanda Nordquist were each recognized with 3-year certificates.
YOUTH IN ACTION AWARDS
Gage Beck – Shooting Sports; Tinley Beck – Shooting Sports; Baylee Bender – Shooting Sports, CDM/FCS, Fashion Revue, Communications; Skylar Bender – Fashion Revue, Communications, CDM/FCS, Shooting Sports; Rhyker Bender – Fashion Revue, CDM/FCS, Communications; Colton Biel – Shooting Sports; Kaylee Biel – CDM/FCS, Fashion Revue, Shooting Sports; Jasmine Biel – CDM/FCS, Fashion Revue, Shooting Sports; Elise Biel – Fashion Revue, CDM/FCS; Maddie Biel – Shooting Sports; Treyton Biel – Shooting Sports; Rylan Carlson – Shooting Sports, Rodeo; Kaylee Carlson – Shooting Sports, Rodeo; Rylee Carlson – Shooting Sports, Rodeo; Paxtyn Cole – Shooting Sports; Emily Effling – Shooting Sports, Communications; Olivia Effling – Special Foods, Shooting Sports; Briggs Hagen – Shooting Sports; Tripp Hagen – Shooting Sports; Ruthie Moeckly – Fashion Revue, Communications; Oliver Moeckly – Communications; Lily Mundt – Shooting Sports, Rodeo; Ella Mundt – Shooting Sports, Rodeo; Jacey Melroe – Shooting Sports, Special Foods, Livestock Judging; Elliot Weerts – Shooting Sports; Gianna Nordquist – Special Foods; Aleece Patterson – Shooting Sports.
STATE LEVEL MENTION
Trey Biel – National Compound Archery Team 2026; Baylee Bender – 4-H Ambassador
PROJECT AWARDS
Beef Education: 1st Jr. Colton Biel; 1st Sr. Maddie Biel
Child Development: 1st Jr. Gianna Nordquist; 2nd Jr. Lily Mundt; 1st Sr. Ruth Moeckly
Citizenship: 1st Jr. Skylar Bender; 2nd Jr. Gianna Nordquist; 1st Sr. Emily Effling
Clothing: 1st Jr. Rhyker Bender; 2nd Jr. Gianna Nordquist; 1st Sr. Ruth Moeckly; 2nd Sr. Kaylee Biel
Computers & Technology: 1st Sr. Kaylee Carlson
Dog: 1st Jr. Olivia Effling
Drama/Theatre: 1st Jr. Baylee Bender
Entomology & Bees: 1st Jr. Emily Effling
First Aid: 1st Jr. Paxtyn Cole; 2nd Jr. Olivia Effling; 2nd Jr. Jacey Melroe
Fitness & Sports: 1st Jr. Olivia Effling; 1st Sr. Emmett Symens
Food & Nutrition: 1st Jr. Aleece Patterson; 1st Sr. Treyton Biel; 2nd Sr. Maddie Biel
Health: 1st Jr. Ruth Moeckly
Hobbies & Collections: 1st Jr. Rylan Carlson; 2nd Jr. Tripp Hagen; 1st Sr. Eliana Satterlee; 2nd Sr. Kaylee Carlson
Home Environment: 1st Jr. Skylar Bender; 2nd Jr. Rhyker Bender; 2nd Jr. Luzetta Moeckly; 1st Sr. Kaylee Biel
Horticulture: 1st Jr. Luzetta Moeckly; 2nd Jr. Elise Biel; 1st Sr. Eliana Satterlee; 2nd Sr. Kaylee Biel
Leadership: 1st Sr. Emily Effling
Music & Dance: 1st Jr. Lily Mundt; 2nd Jr. Gianna Nordquist
Photography & Video: 1st Jr. Hollis Cameron; 2nd Jr. Tuf Hagen; 2nd Sr. Oliver Moeckly
Poultry Education & Eggs: 1st Jr. Josiah Satterlee; 2nd Jr. Josiah Satterlee; 1st Sr. Maddie Biel; 2nd Sr. Treyton Biel
Range Science & Pasture Management: 1st Jr. Rhyker Bender
Visual Arts: 1st Jr. Luzetta Moeckly; 2nd Jr. Emma Ruff; 1st Sr. Kaylee Carlson; 2nd Sr. Emily Effling
Welding Science: 1st Jr. Tuf Hagen; 2nd Jr. Tru Hagen
Wood Science: 1st Jr. Tuf Hagen; 2nd Jr. Hunter Ruff
ANIMAL AWARDS
Kaylee Biel – Sr. Western & Cat Showmanship, Grand Companion Animal; Jasmine Biel – Grand Breeding Goat, Sr. Goat Showmanship; Treyton Biel – Sr. Beef Showmanship; Colton Biel – Reserve Poultry-Chickens; Rylan Carlson – Jr. Cat Showmanship; Kaylee Carlson – Grand Rabbit, Sr. Rabbit & Poultry Showmanship, Reserve Poultry-Ducks; Emma Ceroll – Grand Breeding Sheep, Beg. Sheep Showmanship; Izabell Ceroll – Reserve Breeding Sheep, Jr. Sheep Showmanship; Briggs Hagen – Reserve Breeding Goat; Tripp Hagen – Beg. Goat & Poultry Showmanship, Grand Poultry-Chicken; Tuf Hagen – Grand & Reserve Market Beef, Reserve Breeding Beef, Beg. Beef Showmanship; Finley Hamling – Grand & Reserve Market Swine, Beg. Swine Showmanship; Shayna Hamling – Grand & Reserve Market Sheep, Sr. Sheep Showmanship; Jacey Melroe – Grand Breeding Beef, Jr. Beef Showmanship; Ruth Moeckly – Grand Dog, Sr. Dog Showmanship, Grand Poultry-Ducks; Luzetta Moeckly – Jr. Poultry Showmanship; Ella Mundt – Beg. Western Showmanship; Lily Mundt – Jr. Western Showmanship; Aleece Patterson – Beg. Dog & Cat Showmanship; Linnea Satterlee – Reserve Dog.
BUCKET CALF PROJECT
Briggs Hagen, Gianna Nordquist, Colton Biel, Maddie Biel, Treyton Biel, Kaylee Carlson, Rylan Carlson, Rylee Carlson
PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP
Wyatt Hagen – Goat; Sutton Steiner – Beef; Otto Ceroll – Sheep
