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Elizabeth Hobbs, Recognition Chair – Tennessee Association of Extension 4-H Workers
State winners in the Tennessee Association of Extension 4-H Workers communication and specialty awards programs were recently announced during a Zoom awards ceremony. Congratulations to all.
COMMUNICATOR AWARDS:
Educational Package – Individual (5 entries)
- Melissa Henry, Putnam County
- Andrew Lantz, Davidson County
- Lynne Middleton, Bradley County
Educational Package – Team (1 entry)
- Trent Jones/Melissa Henry, Putnam County
Educational Piece – Individual (6 entries)
- Andrew Lantz, Davidson County (Southern Region winner)
- Trent Jones, Putnam County
- Lynne Middleton, Bradley County
Educational Piece – Team (3 entries)
- Lynne Middleton/Jason DeBusk, Bradley County
- Trent Jones/Melissa Henry, Putnam County
- Melissa Shelton/Emily Barton, Carter County
Exhibit (8 entries)
- Emily Barton/Melissa Shelton, Carter County
- Lynne Middleton, Bradley County
- Lindsey Harrison, Davidson County
Feature Story (2 entries)
- Leigh Fuson, DeKalb County
- Katie Martin, Smith County
Media Presentation (7 entries)
- Rebecca “Becky” Willis, Dyer County
- Emily Barton, Carter County
- Loren Stanford, Henderson County
New Story (10 entries)
- Leigh Fuson, DeKalb County
- Karen Nelms, Jefferson County
- Melissa Henry, Carter County
Periodical Publication – Individual (9 entries)
- Lynne Middleton, Bradley County
- Danielle Pleasant, Johnson County
- Rebecca “Becky” Willis, Dyer County
Periodical Publication – Team (3 entries)
- Andrew Lantz/Lindsey Harrison/Jessica Cross, Davidson County
- Danielle Pleasant/Sarah Ransom, Johnson County
- Walter Malone/Ina Ponder, Sullivan County
Promotional Package – Individual (5 entries)
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
- Katie Martin, Smith County
- Aaron Spurling, Rhea County
Promotional Package – Team (4 entries)
- Melissa Henry/Trent Jones, Putnam County
- Aaron Spurling/Lynne Middleton/Kelley Frady/Greg Paxton, Adventures in Appalachia Camp
- Danielle Pleasant/Mitch Beaty/Christie Tinch/Matt McGinnis/Aaron Spurling, Eastern Region All Star Advisors
Promotional Piece – Individual (13 entries)
- Andrew Lantz, Davidson County
- Hunter Isbell, Dickson County
- Anna Duncan, Coffee County
Promotional Piece – Team (5 entries)
- Sarah Keenan/Heather Pulse, Maury County
- Andrew Lantz/Lindsey Harrison, Davidson County
- Melissa Henry/Trent Jones, Putnam County
Published Photo (9 entries)
- Hunter Isbell, Dickson County
- Trent Jones, Putnam County
- Loren Stanford, Henderson County
Radio/Audio Program (6 entries)
- Katie Martin, Smith County
- Leigh Fuson, DeKalb County
- Hunter Isbell, Dickson County
Video Program (7 entries)
- Aaron Spurling/Greg Paxton/Kelley Frady, Polk County 4-H Summer Camp
- Karen Nelms, Jefferson County
- Nicole Marrero, Overton County
Best of Show
Video Program entry by Aaron Spurling/Greg Paxton/Kelley Frady, Polk County (View the amazing video on the Polk County 4-H Summer Camp.)
Individual with Most Entries (Receives Free 2020 Conference Registration)
- Trent Jones, Putnam County
- Communicator of the Year
- Trent Jones, Putnam County
SPECIALTY AWARDS:
Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development Award (2 entries)
- Hunter Isbell, Dickson County
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award (1 entry)
- Sarah Keenan, Maury County
Excellence in After School Programming Award (1 entry)
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
Excellence in Ag Literacy Programming Award (3 entries)
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
- Emily Barton, Carter County
- Lindsey Harrison, Davidson County
Excellence in Animal Science Programming Award (2 entries)
- Emily Barton, Carter County
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
Excellence in Camping Award (2 entries)
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
- Emily Barton, Carter County
Excellence in Communication and Expressive Arts Award (1 entry)
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
Excellence in Healthy Living Programming Award (2 entries)
- Raquel Victor, Rutherford County
- Emily Barton, Carter County
- Excellence in Natural
Resources/Environmental Education Award (2 entries)
- Andrew Lantz, Davidson County
- Emily Barton, Carter County
Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Award (4 entries)
- Emily Barton, Carter County
- Brigitte Passman, Tipton County
- Andrew Lantz, Davidson County
Excellence in Teamwork Award (1 entry)
- Raquel Victor, Rutherford County
Excellence in Urban 4-H Programming Award (1 entry)
- Andrew Lantz, Davidson County
- Excellence in Workforce Development
Programming Award (3 entries)
- Emily Barton, Carter County
- Raquel Victor, Rutherford County
- Melissa Shelton, Carter County
First Timers Scholarship Tennessee Nominee
- Hunter Isbell, Dickson County