2005 NRCS Youth Environmental Awards

Through the generous support of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), National 4-H Council will recognize three on-going exemplary conservation and environmental stewardship programs with awards of $7,500 each. The three projects were selected using a competitive process based on scientific principles: The projects met the standards established by the Programs of Distinction; they have strong leadership support from paid and volunteer staff; they provide programs that incorporate youth-adult partnerships; and they offer youth leadership opportunities.

The three awarded programs will be shared in a "promising practices" document and will be shared throughout the system in an effort to continue to develop 4-H professionals in environmental education. The awards will ultimately assist in the development of a knowledge base for youth programs in science, engineering, and technology, and will serve as a resource for professional development.

Congratulations to the 2005 NRCS Youth Environmental Award Recipients:

Andrea Grix, M4-HYCC Coordinator
Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council
Michigan State University Extension, State 4-H Office

Maureen Hosty, 4-H Youth Extension Faculty
4-H Wildlife Stewards
Multnomah County

Rick Willey, Extension 4-H Natural Resource Specialist
4-H20 Pontoon Classroom
South Carolina State 4-H Program