Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Angie Root of Lincoln as winner of the April “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
A 4-H volunteer for seven years, she began by helping the Sheridan Shamrocks dog club and helping provide a booth at the Kiwanis Karnival. Currently, Angie is co-leader of the Tails N’ Trails horse club. She helped the club receive a Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Award in 2019, which provided funds to paint the fence around the Salt Creek Wranglers arena. At the Lancaster County Super Fair, she has helped check-in riders at the gate during 4-H horse shows and helped staff shifts at 4-H Council’s food stand.
“Helping the 4-H members work, practice, enjoy and show their animals is very rewarding,” Angie says. “The members put their heart and soul into caring and learning all they can about their animal, and they are happy to help others who have the same passion of caring and showing animals. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is seeing it all come together: the individual growth, the caring and prep work, lessons and summer shows that ready them to show their best at the Lancaster County Super Fair!”