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Congratulations to our 2025 FAE4-HA Award winners!
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2025 Communicator Award Winners
Educational Package
(Individual)
Mary Lee Sale Alachua County 4-H Welcome Packet & New Member Information Educational Package
(Team)
Mary Lee Sale, Cindy Sanders, Kevin Korus, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Cynthia Nazario-Leary, Martha Maddox Alachua County Meet the Agent Series Educational Piece
(Individual)
Julia Kelly Florida 4-H Archery Match Handbook Educational Piece
(Team)
Vanessa Spero, Darcy Cole Accommodation Kit Exhibit Mary Lee Sale Alachua County 4-H Informational & Interactive Board Feature Story Elaine Simfukwe Landed and Planted! Artemis Moon Tree Seedling Finds Home in Clay County, FL Media Presentation Bailea Scarbrough, Lizzie Whitehead All About Branding & Marketing for Young Entrepreneurs News Story Marnie Ward, Toni Noaker Growing Agriculture’s Future Periodical Publication
(Individual)
Tycee Prevatt Growing Together: Glades County 4-H Personal Column Chris Lauen Highlighting Florida 4-H – Opportunities for Youth and Adults Promotional Package
(Individual)
Mary Lee Sale Alachua County 4-H Club Leader Tabling Kits Promotional Package
(Team)
Mary Lee Sale, Cynthia Nazario-Leary, Jesse Price Alachua County 4-H In School Teacher Marketing Promotional Piece
(Individual)
Claire Davis Calhoun County 4-H Summer Day Camps T-shirt Promotional Piece
(Team)
Mary Lee Sale, Caylin Hilton, Derby Sale Alachua County 4-H Volunteer Voices Impact Report Published Photo Meagan Daniel 4-H Excellence in Hands-On Demonstrations Radio/Audio Program Rachel Pienta, Caden Gruebel, Doug Apple, Amanda Gruebel Wakulla County 4-H Teen Science Cafe Social Media Package
(Individual)
Mary Lee Sale Alachua County 4-H County Events Marketing Social Media Package
(Team)
Haylee Linam, Brian Estevez, Jereme Johnson Escambia County 4-H at 4-H University Social Media Piece
(Individual)
Chris Lauen Outdoor Adventures: Promoting Youth Hunting Opportunities Via Social Media Social Media Piece
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Mary Lee Sale, Addison Grosz Alachua County 4-H State Horse Show Clinic Camp Video Program Mary Lee Sale, AseyeShika Nukunya, Jerick King, Calum Greaser, Abigail Pruden -
2025 Specialty Award Winners
Ag Literacy Jessica Altum Cooper Gilchrist County 4-H Ag Literacy Animal Science Jessica Altum Cooper, Tyler Pittman Wild About the Outdoors Camping Michael Shawn Jackson, Meagan Daniel, Emily Beach Growing Skills, Building Confidence: The Jr. Homesteaders 4-H Camp Citizenship Spencer Hewitt The Dog Program Club Support Shreemoyee Ghosh Empowering Volunteers, Supporting Clubs: Polk County 4-H's Path to Success Communication & Expressive Arts Pauline Daniel Crafting & Friendship Camp Diversity & Inclusion Heather Pogue Inclusive Adventures: Customizing 4-H for Youth with Special Needs Educational Technology Claire Davis, Prudence Caskey, Chris Lauen, Evie Hunter, Heather Kent, Julie Dillard Northwest District Chick Chain Website Healthy Living Abbey Tharpe, Beth Moore, Michael Shawn Jackson, Beth Kerr, Dale Pracht, Larry Forthun, Sarah Hensley, Michelle Abraezinskas Building Resilient Communities: Strengthening Healthy Living Partnerships Jim Kahler STEM Jereme Johnson, Brian Estevez, Haylee Linam, Nick Simmons, Murilo Morata, Lina Berry, Aly Schortinghouse Escambia County 4-H: Aerospace Innovation Program Natural Resources Jessica Altum Cooper, Tyler Pittman Wild About the Outdoors Peer Professional Development Heather Kent, Geralyn Sachs, Vanessa Spero, Andy Toelle, Brent Broaddus In Search of a Vibrant 4-H Program and Balanced Life Shooting Sports Chris Lauen Holmes County 4-H Shooting Sports Program Susan Barkman Research Heather Kent 4-H Administrative Burden Study Teamwork Beth Kerr, Kim Griffin, Katherine Allen Wheeling and Dealing: Buying Your New Ride Teen Programming Michael Shawn Jackson, Emily Beach Constructing Skills and Confidence - Lafayette 4-H Build It Camp Urban Programming Karen Henry, Brenda Urias Get Sanford Cycling Volunteerism Haylee Linam, Brian Estevez, Jereme Johnson, Lina Berry, Nick Simmons Escambia County 4-H Volunteer Support Workforce Development Chris DeCubellis, Omalola Beitku, Stacey Ellison, Sarah Hensley, Jamie Loizzo, Conchita Newman, Sarah Sarver, Katie Stofer Work Ready Florida 4-H -
2025 Service Award Winners
25 Years of Service Heather Kent Meritorious Service Shane Michael Distinguished Service Dallas Meringolo Distinguished Service Mary Lee Sale Distinguished Service Melinda Souers Achievement in Service Beth Kerr Achievement in Service Chris Lauen Achievement in Service Claire Davis -
2025 State Award Winners
BJ Allen County Enhancement Shreemoyee Ghosh Cloverbud Explorers: Enhancing Cloverbud Engagement Countywide Literature Julia Kelly Archery Match Handbook Literature Kenan Bridges Broward County 4-H’ers, Steer Your Way to the Miami Youth Fair! Literature Mary Lee Sale Parts of a 4-H Project Literature Mary Lee Sale 4-H County Events Blog Post Literature Meagan Daniel Union County 4-H: Strengthening Community Support Through Impact Reporting Mentor of the Year Dallas Meringolo, nominated by Heather Pogue Nomination and Supporting Materials Outstanding New Professional Meagan Daniel, nominated by Shawn Jackson Nomination and Supporting Materials Program Staff of the Year Stephanie Klein, nominated by Dallas Meringolo Nomination and Supporting Materials Program of Excellence Beth Kerr Exploring the Food Chain through Owl Pellet Dissection Program of Excellence Claire Davis, Chris Lauen, Michael Young 4-H Multi-County Conservation Camp: Promoting Environmental Ed & Shooting Sports Program of Excellence Jereme Johnson, Brian Estevez, Haylee Linam, Nick Simmons, Murilo Morata, Lina Berry, Aly Schortinghouse Escambia County 4-H: Aerospace Innovation Program Program of Excellence Mary Lee Sale Alachua County 4-H Volunteer Voices Program Program of Excellence Melinda Souers, Erin Reichel, Clarissa Chairez, Calvin Gardner Orange County 4-H Botany Series Higher Degree Award Claire Davis MS Higher Degree Award Vanessa Spero EdD Friend of 4-H Award - Florida Power & Light
Following years of partnership and involvement at county and regional levels, in 2021 Florida Power & Light (FPL) stepped up to power the statewide Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program with a $100,000 commitment over five years. This investment has ensured the program’s post-COVID recovery and growth. FPL’s support helped the program expand from 47,778 youth participants in 2021 to over 56,000 in 2024, while enhancing resources, awards, and classroom impacts. FPL representatives have actively supported the program by serving as guest speakers, judges, and presenters at award ceremonies, celebrating the accomplishments of youth across Florida.
The program has transformed the lives of countless students, including one who initially planned to accept a failing grade due to her fear of public speaking but went on to win first place in her class and school. Another success story highlights a limited-English-speaking student who overcame his apprehension to deliver a speech that revealed his humor and personality, earning an encore request from his classmates and building newfound friendships. FPL’s support has made these life-changing experiences possible, empowering young Floridians with the skills and confidence to thrive in work, life, and beyond.