Did you receive a plaque, scholarship, or some sort of award at the Porter County Fair this year? Please take the time to send a handwritten thank you card. These individuals and businesses generously invest in our youth, and a simple note goes a long way in showing appreciation. Gratitude not only leaves a lasting … Continue reading Thank You Cards
Category: Awards
4-H Plaques for Building Projects
Did you order a plaque for your building project that was Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion? If you have not picked it up yet, your next opportunity to pick it up is at the 4-H Council Meeting. That meeting will take place at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 16 from … Continue reading 4-H Plaques for Building Projects
2026 4-H Photography Calendar
FORMS FOR THE 2026 PHOTOGRAPHY CALENDAR Congratulations to the 4-H Photography exhibitors who were awarded Gold Stickers on one or more of your photos. Attached here are: 1. The congratulations letter 2. The entry form (Please fill out an entry form for each photo.) 3. The calendar order form Instructions for entering the contest are … Continue reading 2026 4-H Photography Calendar
Kyle Gustafson Memorial Award
The Kyle Gustafson Memorial 10-Year Member Award is presented to any 4-H'er who has completed 10 years of the Beef, Sheep, and/or Swine projects, with all 10 years being completed here in Porter County. Kyle was a 10-year 4-H member who passed away on October 20th, 2008, at the young age of 25. Kyle loved … Continue reading Kyle Gustafson Memorial Award
Greta Pressel- Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship Winner
Greta Pressel was the first recipient awarded the Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship through the Porter County Community Foundation. The Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship is open to students who have participated in the Porter County 4-H Poultry Program for at least five years. Greta has participated in the Poultry Program for 10 years. Russell Gluth was the Poultry … Continue reading Greta Pressel- Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship Winner
2025 Seniors- Porter County 4-H Scholarship Info
The 2025 Porter County 4-H Scholarship application has been emailed and mailed to seniors (and is also available for download below) and is due electronically by 4:30 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025. Completed applications will be submitted online, recommenders will email their recommendations, and you will schedule your interview time online. Interviews with the … Continue reading 2025 Seniors- Porter County 4-H Scholarship Info
Rachel Hannon- 2024 Golden Hoosier Award Recipient
Former 4-H Volunteer, Rachel Hannon, was honored with the 2024 Golden Hoosier Award for her lifetime of service to her communities. Rachel served as the leader of Morgan Hustling Hoosiers for 50 years here in Porter County.
Porter County 4-H Trophy Sponsorship Needed
The Porter County 4-H Council has many open sponsorships for the 2024 project awards - specifically in the exhibit hall, cat, draft horse, goat, pigeon, and swine. Cost is $20/plaque. Please contact Meagan via email - mecjacks@gmail.com - if you'd like to sponsor.
4-H Award (Trophy) Sponsorship Renewal
First, thank you to those who returned your 2024 Award Sponsorship Renewals! We appreciate each and every one of you! Second, we have extended the deadline to Friday, May 24, 2024. All renewals must be received in the Porter County Extension Office, 155 Indiana Ave, Ste 103, Valparaiso, IN 46383 by close of business on Friday, May … Continue reading 4-H Award (Trophy) Sponsorship Renewal
4-H Ten Year Members
Congratulations on being a 10 Year 4-H Member! We are excited to celebrate with you at the fair this July! Please fill out this Google Form (link below) with your Name and Hoodie Size (adult sizes). This Hoodie Size Form is due Friday, June 9th, at 4:30 pm. Senior gifts will be available for pick up … Continue reading 4-H Ten Year Members
Porter County 4-H Hub 