N.C. 4-H commemorates centennial with Lifetime Achievement Awards Celebration
N.C. State basketball legend David Thompson (left) was on hand as his friend and teammate Tommy Burleson received the 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. Marshall Stewart, state 4-H leader, and Caleb Black (right) state 4-H president.
Photo by Becky Kirkland
The North Carolina Centennial 4-H Lifetime Achievement Awards Celebration took place April 23 in Concord, where the annual fund-raising event honored the lifetime achievements of former 4-H members, families and supporters. N. C. State University basketball star and CALS alumnus Tommy Burleson received the 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award. Family Legacy Awards were presented to the Teeter and Vanderbilt/Cecil families for their support of North Carolina 4-H.
The event included a Showcase of Excellence, with 4-H’ers from across the state demonstrating 4-H science and technology, community service and leadership projects. Their interactive exhibits featured topics such as healthy lifestyles, technology, 4-H history and animal agriculture. Also during the celebration, current and former 4-H’ers took the stage for the Dee-Dee and Cam Harris Talent Showcase.
— Suzanne Stanard
The event included a Showcase of Excellence, with 4-H’ers from across the state demonstrating 4-H science and technology, community service and leadership projects. Their interactive exhibits featured topics such as healthy lifestyles, technology, 4-H history and animal agriculture. Also during the celebration, current and former 4-H’ers took the stage for the Dee-Dee and Cam Harris Talent Showcase.
— Suzanne Stanard