Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Julia Plugge of Lincoln as winner of the December “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
A parent volunteer for three years, Julia assists with the Happy Go Lucky and Country Pals 2.0 4-H clubs. She has taught several workshops at 4-H Clover College and is Superintendent of the 4-H Bucket Calf Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair. Active in the 4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club, Julia helps organize the 4-H/FFA Purple Ribbon Livestock Premium Auction at the Super Fair.
She says, “I clearly remember volunteers who were influential when I was a 4-H’er myself. Volunteers are key in making youth successful not just at the fair, but year-round. As an adult, I now see it is my turn to make a positive impact on the program, while sharing my passion and talents. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer thus far, was seeing the smiling faces on the exhibitors’ faces as they went through the Premium Auction. This year, the Livestock Boosters’ volunteers did an amazing job collecting a record amount of donations before the fair and during the auction. Those dollars in return were awarded to the exhibitors for their hard work.”