Highlights from the 2025 Pipestone County 4-H Awards Night
Pipestone County 4-H families gathered on Sunday, Nov. 30 for our annual Awards Night celebration at Christ the King Lutheran Church. This year’s theme, From Projects to Pajamas – 4-H Shines All Night!, brought a cozy and fun slumber-party atmosphere as we celebrated another fantastic year of learning, leading, and growing together.
The evening recognized the hard work and accomplishments of our 4-H members throughout the 2024–2025 year. From project learning to leadership, record keeping to community involvement, our youth continue to show what it means to “Make the Best Better.”
Youth Achievement Awards
These awards honor members who are active in their clubs, demonstrate leadership, and participate in project work and events throughout the year.
Terrific Young Achievers (Grades 3–5)
Coyer M., Jase S., Faith F., Lawson H., Charlie F., Khloe L., Hailey S., Vera S., Tyson F., Otto J., and Lacy O.
Excellent Intermediates (Grades 6–8)
Tenley C., Adrian C., Tenli M., Benjamin L., Lily F., Brody H., Maesa F., Cora L., Lauren S., Eleanor S., Lucas F., and Emma O.
Outstanding Youth Leaders (Grades 9+)
Alyvia C., Dane M., Summer L., Autumn L., Mason F., Rylee F., Alyssa S., Ethan F., Keegan O., Olyvia W., Joseph K., and Braedon K.
4-H Family of the Year
Congratulations to the Scott and Rhonda Kor Family, recognized for their dedication, involvement, and support of Pipestone County 4-H. Thank you for all you do!
Project Record Awards
Record keeping is an important part of project growth and reflection.
Congratulations to the youth who completed records this year:
Gloria S., Riggen S., Vera S., Tyson F., Lucas F., Ethan F., Summer L., Autumn L., Alyssa S., Lauren S., Hailey S., Benjamin L., Eleanor S., Lacy O., Emma O., Adrian C., Alyvia C., and Tenley C.
Thank You, 2024–2025 Club Leaders
Your leadership keeps our clubs strong—thank you for all you do.
- Jasper Jolly Juniors: Crissa Fruechte & Carissa Odland
- Prairie Grangers: Kyle Caskey & Amy Steuck
- Shooting Sports: Kristina Schulze, Chris Loll & Kyle Viland
- Sweet Strivers: Karla Loll & Melissa McCorquodale
- Trosky Peppy Pebbles: Stephen VanDyke
- Troy Toilers: Dawn Sutherland & Julie Manzey
Shooting sports recognition
We celebrated state-level award winners along with two special honors:
- 2025 Dave Homann Memorial Top Shot Award: Ethan F.
- 2025 4-H Shooting Sports Young Achievers Award: Ellen B. (not pictured)
Thank you to all the youth, volunteers, families, and supporters who help make Pipestone County 4-H a strong, vibrant and welcoming community. We truly shine because of you!
