Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Jenny DeBuhr of Lincoln as winner of the February “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
Jenny is in her third year as co-leader of the Lancaster Leaders 4-H club, which was named a Nebraska Club of Excellence last year. She has helped her club with several community service projects. Jenny has been an instructor at 4-H Clover College and assisted with 4-H workshops. Growing up, Jenny was part of a big 4-H family and in three Gage County 4-H clubs. She has volunteered with 4-H at Lancaster, Gage and Johnson county fairs, as well as the Nebraska State Fair.
“4-H gives kids the opportunity to learn so many different hands-on things, and I love seeing them gain the confidence to be tremendous leaders. They work hard to complete a project and often times realize they like doing things they would not have tried to do before. I love watching their faces light up when they learn something new, complete something they didn’t think they could do, get that ribbon or trophy at the fair, or are able to help out in the community to do something good. 4-H develops the potential in youth and gives them an avenue to learn, grow and be a part of something positive.”