Walla Walla County 4-H Award Winners

WAITSBURG – Local 4-H members were recognized in a Walla Walla County 4-H Achievement Night Award Ceremony at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Community Building on Sun., Nov. 12. The Home Grown Go Wild group walked away with the Best Window Display award for their impressive display in the Ten Ton Press building window on Waitsburg’s Main Street.

Timothy Daves received the Wayne Stambuagh Memorial Award, with Emily Adams receiving Honorable Mention. The award is given to members enrolled in a plant or science garden project who has been nominated by his or her leader. Adams also received the Farm Bureau Garden Award.

Jared Farley was a state fair participant in Livestock Judging.

Project medals went to: Emily Adams (horse, food preservation, garden), Timothy Daves (garden, photography), William Hong (science), Seamus House (swine), Tom House (leadership.)

Timothy Daves, Seamus House, and Tom House all received the Public Speaking Medal of Honor and Adams received a General Achievement Medal of Honor.

Makenna Barron received a swine public presentation award in the junior division for her “Showmanship Tips” presentation.

Tom House received a leadership presentation awards in the senior division for his “Food Science” presentation.

Seamus House received the judges Daily Choice Award for his “What Happens to a Pig at 1 Week” presentation.

Stacia Deal received the O.A. White Scholarship Fund scholarship.

Seamus House received his first-year ping and Timothy Daves and Tom House received second year pins.

Timothy Daves was named Outstanding 4-H Boy for Walla Walla County in the intermediate division.

Beth Daves received the 4-H alumni award.

To learn more about 4-H in Waitsburg contact the Walla Walla extension office at (509) 524-2685 or email wallawalla4h@wsu.edu to be connected with the right group.