10 RECIPIENTS OF THE IL SUSTAINING THE FUTURE AWARD

We are proud to announce that Owen Kocher, a member of Richland County 4-H, is one of ten recipients of the prestigious Illinois Sustaining the Future Award. This award recognizes outstanding leadership in the agricultural industry and a commitment to remaining engaged in the field.

Owen’s dedication and leadership have earned him this recognition, and he, along with the other nine award winners, is invited to attend the 4-H Leadership Conference next April.

The other recipients of the award include:

  • Taylor Crouch (Macon County)
  • Mason Hilmes (Clinton County)
  • Amanda Niemann (Montgomery County)
  • Caleb Zwilling (Champaign County)
  • Ellis Rogers (Knox County)
  • Kristina Morrow (Logan County)
  • Faustina Krysciak (Kendall County)
  • Hayley Lair (Adams County)
  • Kamber Kilgus (Livingston County)

Congratulations to Owen and all of the award recipients for their exceptional leadership and commitment to agriculture!