Steven Gibson Recipient of Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup
Hardeman County 4-H member Steven Gibson received the Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup that was held at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT – Martin) during the week of July 15-19, 2024.
Steven has made numerous contributions to Hardeman County 4-H serving as his 4-H club’s president for several years as well as being a part of one state runner-up Meats Judging team in 2021 and a member of the state winning team in 2022, earning trips to Denver, Colorado and Manhattan, Kansas. He has participated on many other judging teams including Livestock and Poultry. Steven is completing his service to the Western Region 4-H All-Star Council and just completed his term on State 4-H Council as Senior Representative, passing his jacket off to the successor at Roundup. He was also named a state winner in the Level II Food Science Project at 4-H Roundup, earning a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in November.
Steven is already attending UT – Martin and plans to complete his degree there with aspirations of becoming a 4-H Agent with the University of Tennessee Extension.
Vol State is the final step in Tennessee’s three-level recognition program . . . Honor Club, All Stars, and Vol State. The Vol State Award is the highest honor a Tennessee 4-H’er may receive. Members are inducted in an impressive candlelight ceremony on the final night of Tennessee 4-H Roundup. The purpose of this award is to give deserved recognition to 4-H members on a statewide basis who have particularly outstanding records in project achievement, leadership, and service in 4-H.
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