Laclede County man honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
- Published: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, the Missouri 4-H Foundation is proud to present Brian McKimmey with the 2023 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. McKimmey is recognized for more than 16 years of service and support to 4-H in Polk and Laclede counties.
“We are honored to recognize Brian McKimmey for his outstanding efforts on behalf of Polk County 4-H,” said Rachel Augustine, director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation.
Recipients of the Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award may select a 4-H club or county program to receive a $250 award in their honor. McKimmey chose the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch 4-H club in Polk County.
Q: How did you first become involved with 4-H?
A: Our children were interested in joining 4-H. We felt that 4-H would be a great fit with our family.
Q: Why do you think 4-H is important for young people?
A: It provides many opportunities in leadership, community service and learning.
Q: What made you want to become a 4-H volunteer?
A: I enjoy working with kids, helping them learn life skills and helping them become successful.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of being a 4-H volunteer?
A: Seeing the kids learn with smiles on their faces and helping them build their self-esteem.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to give back to 4-H?
A: I would encourage them to get involved however they can!
The Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award is presented annually to volunteers and organizations for devoting their time and talents to MU Extension’s 4-H youth development program. The award is named in honor of Naomi Crouch, a native of Plattsburg, Mo., who was a 4-H volunteer and Missouri 4-H Foundation trustee for more than 20 years.
About Missouri 4-H
Missouri 4-H is an active, dynamic organization of young people who are learning, growing, and preparing to be the leaders of today and tomorrow – making a real difference in their community, country, and world. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Missouri and the nation’s Cooperative Extension System. For more information, visit 4h.missouri.edu.
About the Missouri 4-H Foundation
The Missouri 4-H Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. For more than 70 years, the foundation has secured and managed funds for Missouri 4-H, providing higher education scholarships, recognizing 4-H volunteers, and supporting the work of MU Extension 4-H. Learn more at 4h.missouri.edu/foundation.
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Brian McKimmey.
Writer: Christina Willow-Schomaker
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