Susan Milender, Barnes County NDSU Extension Educator. Photo: NDSU Extension

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Extension) – Several North Dakota State University Extension agents and a specialist received awards at the recent National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference in Memphis, Tennessee.

The awards and the recipients were:

• Achievement in Service (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for more than three but less than seven years) – Rachel Wald, Extension agent, agriculture and natural resources, McHenry County, and Susan Milender, Extension agent, family and community wellness, Barnes County
• Distinguished Service (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for seven or more years) – Paige Brummund, Extension agent, agriculture and natural resources, Ward County, and Lindsay Maddock, Extension agent, agriculture and natural resources, Wells County
• Meritorious Service (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for 15 or more years), Marcia Hellandsaas, Extension agent, family and community wellness, McKenzie County
• 25 Years in Service Award (recognizes recipients for providing 4-H programming for 25 years or more) Rachelle Vettern, professor and leadership and volunteer development specialist, Center for 4-H Youth Development

The North Dakota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Workers nominated these individuals for their dedication and service to 4-H youth.

The North Dakota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Workers nominated these individuals for their dedication and service to 4-H youth.