On behalf of the Ohio JCEP Scholarships, Grants, and Awards Committee, we congratulate all the recipients of the Professional Development Scholarship Awards so far this year.
First Timer Scholarship Winners
Lydia Flores, educator, 4-H youth development, Marion County: $500 for NAE4HYDP Conference
Zoie Clay, program assistant, 4-H youth development, Lawrence County: $500 for NAE4HYDP Conference
Erin Ruggiero, educator, family and consumer sciences, Medina County: $500 for NEAFCS Conference
Megan Taylor, educator, family and consumer sciences and 4-H youth development (is this correct use of the ands since there are two roles?), Union County: $500 for NAE4HYDP Conference
Round 1 Grant Winners
Amanda Raines and Jami Dellifield – Hardin County: $500 for their Youth/Adult 4-H Cultural Exploration Trip to Chicago
Carrie Brown, Connie Smith, Shannon Carter, and Stan Smith: $500 for their Celebration of Local Foods in Fairfield County event
Round 2 Professional Development (Scholarship) Winners
Heather Reister, educator, family and consumer sciences, Butler County: $600 for her participation in the Certified Infant Sleep Consultation Training
Joshua Winters, educator, agriculture and natural resources, Jackson County: $600 for his participation in the ANR Professionals Retreat
Margo Long, program manager, Ohio 4-H Workforce Development and Pathways, State 4-H Office: $600 for her participation in the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Training
Cheryl Kleckner, program specialist, SNAP-Ed, NW Region: $114.99 for her participation in Developing Coaching Skills
Emily Masters, educator, 4-H youth development, Butler County: $600 for her participation in the National ESP Conference
Amanda Douridas, educator, agriculture and natural resources, Madison County: $475 for her participation in the National Extension Conference on Volunteerism
Round 1 Professional Development (Scholarship) Winners
Carol Smathers, field specialist, family and consumer sciences, FCS State Office: $750 for her participation in the 4-H Global Summit
Ted Wiseman, educator, agriculture and natural resources, Perry County: $750 for his participation in in the International Grassland Congress
Laura Stanton, educator, family and consumer sciences, Warren County: $250 for her participation in Inside Out International Conference
Mackenzie Lowe, educator, 4-H youth development, Meigs County: $250 for her participation in Real Colors Facilitator Training
Sarah Longo, program coordinator, 4-H youth development, 4-H State Office: $250 for her participation in Real Colors Facilitator Training
Steve Brady, educator, 4-H youth development, Warren County: $250 for his participation in the Global Engagement Certificate Program
Bruce Zimmer, educator, 4-H youth development, Washington County: $250 for his participation in the National Extension Conference on Volunteerism
Katie Cole, educator, 4-H youth development, Seneca County: $250 for her participation in Real Colors Facilitator Training
Thanks to all the applicants. It is inspiring to see the work of our colleagues around the state. The final round for scholarships and grants this year will open soon. Both applications are due September 1, 2023.