Ellis County 4-H Achievement Banquet Held
Ellis County 4-H members, families, and supporters gathered on October 25 for the 95th Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. The evening celebrated the accomplishments of local 4-H youth, volunteers, and community partners.
To kick off the event, attendees enjoyed a lively Hula-Hooping Contest with winners in all four age divisions earning prizes donated by Pat and Diane Kuhn. The evenings meal was catered by 4-H Parent Alumni, Kirk & Coleen Dickinson.
Major youth honors included Keeli Kimzey, recipient of both the Kansas Key Award and the National “I Dare You” Leadership Award, and Lizzy Vajnar, also an “I Dare You” Award honoree. Keeli and Lizzy were additionally named the 2025 Rosemary Smith Scholarship recipients for their leadership and service to Ellis County 4-H.
This year’s Friends of 4-H honorees were also recognized:
• Individual Friend of 4-H: Amy Bainter, for her leadership at the Ellis County Fair Food Stand.
• Business Friend of 4-H: Ellis County Farm Bureau, for their continued support of youth, fair activities, and agricultural education across the county.
All 4-H members were recognized for completing the 2024–2025 program year, earning membership pins, and receiving project and club awards. Club leaders, Shooting Sports instructors, and community supporters were also honored for their dedication to local youth.
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