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Strathmore teen named 4-H Premier’s Award winner
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Edmonton…The Alberta 4-H Program’s most prestigious award has been presented to Myranda Stewart during the 51st annual 4-H Selections Program at Olds College, May 2-5. Stewart was chosen from among 90 of the province’s top 4-H members as the 2008 Premier’s Award winner.
“Agriculture is vital to Alberta’s economy and we have to develop a new generation of agricultural leaders,” said Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta. “4-H brings youth together from all areas of the province and is a key partner in educating and informing youth about the benefits of being involved in agriculture.”
“Members of 4-H learn career skills, build confidence and develop leadership experience, which are qualities that will help continue to build Alberta’s agriculture industry,” said George Groeneveld, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. “The government is proud to continue its strong support of the 4-H Program.”
Stewart, a 17-year-old high school student, has stood out in Alberta's 4-H program, demonstrating the highest standards of leadership, communication and personal development skills. Throughout her nine years in 4-H, she has held numerous executive position in her club while excelling as a District Key Member.
In addition to the Premier's Award announcement, 45 4-H members were chosen to represent 4-H at major educational programs throughout Canada and the United States over the 2008/09 year. Fourteen 4-H ambassadors were also selected to serve a two-year term promoting 4-H and youth involvement in Alberta.
4-H is Alberta's longest running rural youth program with 6,692 members and 2,300 leaders participating in close to 400 clubs across the province. For more information, visit www.4h.ab.ca or contact the provincial 4-H office at 780-422-4444.
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Editors’ note: Backgrounder on Selections Program attached.
Media inquiries contact:
Marguerite Stark
Head, 4-H Branch
Office: 403-948-8510
Cell: 403-669-6202 | Alberta Ag Media Line
780-422-1005 |
Dial 310-0000 for toll-free access outside Edmonton
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Backgrounder
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May 5, 2008
Provincial 4-H Selections Award Trips
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Approximately 45 4-H Ambassadors are selected to represent Alberta 4-H at educational award programs in other parts of Canada and in the United States. Opportunities include the Montana 4-H Congress, Royal Bank Interprovincial Exchange, National 4-H Citizenship Seminar, National 4-H Conference, California 4-H Exchange, USA National 4-H Conference, Alberta/Northwest Territories Agriculture Development Tour, Seminar on the United Nations and International Affairs, National 4-H Skills Conference and other possible programs/events.
Southern Region
Lindsey Meredith, Claresholm
Stephanie Parker, Lethbridge
Calgary Region
Adeleen Bayes, Trochu
Myranda Stewart, Strathmore
West Central Region
Cody Coleman, Innisfail
Luke Wrubleski, New Sarepta
East Central Region
Stacey Benjamin, Stettler
Josh Foot, Red Willow
Northeast Region
Kari Bergerud, Edgerton
Owen Burdek, Lac La Biche
Northwest Region
Jenna Huot, Vimy
Brittany Miller, Calmar
Peace Region
Dean Kosheiff, Fairview
Heather Polasek, Sexsmith
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Media inquiries contact:
Marguerite Stark
Head, 4-H Branch
Office: (403) 948-8510
Cell: (403) 669-6202 | Alberta Ag Media Line
(780) 422-1005 |
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Dial 310-0000 for toll-free access outside Edmonton
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