4-H Legacy Awards Gala

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In 2010 National 4-H Council hosted the first-ever 4-H Legacy Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. The awards honored extraordinary individuals and corporations whose efforts to elevate America's 4-H youth development program have made a lasting impact. This first year's Gala raised $400,000 for 4-H.

Three awards were presented at this first Gala. The Abraham Lincoln Vision Award to Dan Glickman, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The 4-H Corporate Leadership Award honored J.C. Penney for more than 50 years of partnership with 4-H and was accepted by Myron (Mike) E. Ullman III, chairman of the board and CEO of J.C. Penney. Samantha Jo Ridley, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and a member of North Dakota 4-H, was the deserving recipient of the 4-H Youth Action Award.

The 4-H Legacy Awards Gala has now become an annual highlight on the national 4-H calendar. Although it is, by intent, an important annual fund raiser for National 4-H Council and provides an opportunity for recognizing and honoring deserving recipients of the Gala awards, it also is a very effective promotion event with high visibility. More information on the 4-H Legacy Awards is located on the 4-H.org website.