Some winners at the 33rd annual 4-H awards banquet were, (l-r): Jaylen Savage, Sarah Herrick, Eddie Boyd, Jasmine Benning, Sherne'A Jones, and Kathryn Poss. The theme for this year's banquet, "4-H Your Golden Ticket," was adapted by the 4-H County Council from the movie "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The cafeteria was decorated with a large golden ticket, and candy decorations which included peppermint canes, lollipops and bubble gum. The centerpieces for the tables were created using chocolate candies. Ms. Ricki Remsen and Mrs. Marsha Kirkland were instrumental in helping the 4-H'ers construct and display the eye-catching decorations.

Guests enjoyed a PowerPoint presentation, assembled by Mr. Bill Bufford, depicting all the activities the club has been involved in over the past year. Mr Bufford also assembled a separate presentation featuring Miss Kitty Ball, Senior Northeast District Board President, and Miss Ebony Cullars, Senior Northeast District Vice President, this past year.

During the evening, many 4-H'ers were honored at the Cloverleaf, Junior and Senior levels for their participation in county, district, and state 4H activities. Awards were presented to the following individuals:

Other winners at the 33rd annual 4-H awards banquet were, (l-r): Nathan Fields, Randall Andrews, Abby Minor, Ebony Cullars, Sarah Fonseca, Marlee Partridge, and Kimber Kirkland. DPA (District Project Achievement Awards): Cloverleaf DPA Award Ashley Asbell, Jasmine Benning, Keyston Duncan, Angelica Garnett, Deanne Hearst, Sherne'A Jones, Brett Matthews, Sierra Norman, Kathryn Poss, Jessica Reed, Emily Royal, and Jalen Smith.

Junior-Senior DPA Award Randall Andrews, Kitty Ball, Meg Ball, Ebony Cullars, Li.z Dunaway, Nathan Fields, Sarah Fonseca, Kimber Kirkland, Kia McKinney, Abigail Minor, Marlee Partridge and Sara Anne Remsen.

Livestock Award: Dalton Tankersley

Judging Awards: Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Recognition Kitty Ball, Meg Ball, Ebony Cullars, Nathan Fields, Sarah Fonseca, Kristen Freeman, Kimber Kirkland, Abigail Minor and Marlee Partridge.

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging - Senior High Scorer Sarah Fonseca; Junior High Scorer Meg Ball.

Special Awards: Fifth Grader of the Year Jasmine Benning; Sixth Grader of the Year Sherne'A Jones; Junior of the Year Liz Dunaway; Senior of the Year Ebony Cullars; Leadership Award Kitty Ball; Outstanding Teen Leader Kimber Kirkland; Senior Northeast District Board Member Recognition Kitty Ball and Ebony Cullars; Citizenship Plaque Ebony Cullars; Achievement Plaque Sara Anne Remsen.

At the conclusion of the evening, Martha Partridge, acting county extension coordinator, recognized 4-H volunteers for their help, and support during the past year. The honorees were, Bill Bufford, Marsha Kirkland, Melynda Poss and Ricki Remsen.

Mrs. Partridge also thanked the following organizations for helping make the 4-H program a success: the Lincoln County School System and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. She also thanked Mrs. Peggy Fuller, extension office secretary and Mrs. Regina 4-H program assistant and presented them each with a token of her gratitude.