Cannon County 4-H Award’s Reception was held on October 9, 2016 at the Cannon County Senior Center. Almost 50 youth were recognized along with Volunteer Leader of the Year – Rena House, Sponsor of the Year – Cannon County Cattlemen’s Association (accepted by Vice President, Davy Sneed), Friend of 4-H – Cannon County Sheriff’s Department (accepted by Chief Deputy, Anthony Young), Senior High Member of the Year – Bryson Bell and many others. The following classes were recognized as the Cannon County 4-H Club of the Year for their specific grade after competing against all other classes in that grade across the county: Patricia Pirtle -West Side 4th grade, Susan Nokes – Short Mountain 5th grade, Gay Burger – East Side 6th grade, Shane Hollandsworth – Short Mountain 7th grade and Emily Crook – Auburn 8th grade. Over 120 people were present and the 4-H members were excited to receive many well deserved awards. Cannon County 4-H Honor Club also took time to initiate six new members (Emma Grace Hughes, Kiley Hughes, Emily McCullough, Will Byford, Hunter Owen, and Ian DeArmond). The 4-H Honor Club is organized statewide and provides recognition, primarily within counties, of junior high 4-H members who have demonstrated consistent leadership ability and have been active members in their clubs and communities. Tennessee 4-H Honor Club is one of three recognition levels that an outstanding 4-H member may achieve during their 4-H career. 4-H Honor Club membership is granted to those 4-H’ers who have shown exceptional 4-H project work and a willingness to share what they have learned with other 4-H members.
