Past Recipients
2011 4-H Golden Clover Awards
Youth Awards
- Dillon Percy 4-H Member Leadership: Mariah Nuerge, Alameda County, sponsored by the Percy Family and Friends
- The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Fundraising: Reno May, San Benito County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Samuel Patton, Nevada County
- 4-H Member of Excellence: Ariele A. Silvas, Alameda County
Volunteer Awards
- The following award was sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation, in memory of Keith Barnes:
- 4-H Volunteer of Excellence: Tanya Daly, Alameda County
- 4-H Volunteer Lifetime Achievement: Terry Reeder, Santa Cruz County
- The following award was sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Outreach and Collaboration: Tom Webber, San Mateo County
- The following award was sponsored by the Friends of Jack and Robert Clay Endowment.
- Jack and Robert Clay Outdoor Adventure: Debra Rodriguez, Siskiyou County
Group Awards
The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Innovative Ideas: Inside Tehama County 4-H, Tehama County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Sutter County Flag Project, Sutter County
- Special Events: State Fashion Revue Committee, Statewide
- Collaboration and Outreach: Ventura County All Stars, Ventura County
Dayle Morris & Savanna Stanley
Program Staff Awards
- Engaging Youth: Jacki Zediker, Siskiyou County
2010 4-H Golden Clover Awards
Youth Awards
- Dillon Percy 4-H Member Leadership: Lauren Knapp, Sacramento County, sponsored by the Percy Family and Friends
- The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Innovative Ideas: Patrick Hinde, Sonoma County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Hanna Ramey, Nevada County
- Outreach and Collaboration: Lakota Olsen, Yuba
- Special Events: William Simmons, Solano County
- Member Mentoring: Chelsea Bates, Orange County
- 4-H Member of Excellence: Victoria Hamilton, Sonoma County
- The following award was sponsored by the Robert Brownlee Foundation:
- Robert Brownlee Science: Jessica Choi, Alameda County
- The following award was permanently endowed by the Ironstone Concours Foundation:
- Ironstone Concours Service Dog: Elizabeth Kaufmann, Orange County
- The following award was sponsored by the Friends of Jack and Robert Clay Endowment.
- Jack and Robert Clay Outdoor Adventure: Brett Morrison, Sonoma County
Volunteer Awards
- The following awards were sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation, in memory of Keith Barnes:
- 4-H Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award: Yvonne Armstrong, Lassen County and Karyn Pulley, Sonoma County
- 4-H Volunteer of Excellence: Reeann Himelick, Madera County
- The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Emerging Volunteer: Carolyn Abrams, Sacramento County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Linda Lynch, Sonoma County
- Special Events: Ashlyn Aiu, San Luis Obispo County
- Outreach and Collaboration: Dee Keese, Los Angeles County
- The following award was sponsored by friends and family of Mae Brown:
- Mae Brown Volunteer Mentor: Dennis Tesconi, Sonoma County
Group Awards
The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Fundraising: ChickenQue, Sonoma County
- Innovative Ideas: Two Rock 4-H Robotics Project, Sonoma County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: 4-H Reforestation, Butte County (Kestrel Carroll, Bryce Corron, Camber Corron, Nichelle Corron, Kayli Corron, Abigail Deal, Carl Dennis, Victoria Dennis, Laura Lampe, Hannah Peters)
- Special Events: Hi 4-H, Siskiyou County (Ethan Kuck, Zoey Walsh, Chelsie Brown, Keri Luiz, Nicole Luiz, Harlee McEwen, Jordyn Ellorin, Rita Walsh, Amelia Clyatt, Samantha Bunce, Jessie Hamaker)
- Collaboration and Outreach: Grenada Citizenship Project, Siskiyou County (Harlee McEwen, Herman McEwen, Alexander Meigs, Katelynn Jackson, Lindsay Jackson, Emily Jackson, Courtlynn Rice, Coleson Rice, Danci Burch, Cody Burch, Justin Burch, Miriam Cowley, Zoe Walsh, Katie Bliss)
Program Staff Awards
- Engaging Youth: Judy Ludovise, Sonoma County
- Partnership: Mary Meyer, San Mateo/San Francisco County
2009 4-H Golden Clover Awards
Youth Awards
- Dillon Percy 4-H Member Leadership: Seth Washman, Placer County, sponsored by the Percy Family and Friends
- The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- 4-H Member of Excellence: Tyler McGee, San Bernadino County
- Innovative Ideas: Brady Baldwin, Solano County
- Special Events: Tory Ann Grainger, San Bernadino County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Kevin Cameron, Orange County
- Mentoring: Tracey Rice, Orange County
- Fundraising: Alexandra Castelanelli, San Joaquin County
- The following award was sponsored by the Robert Brownlee Foundation:
- Robert Brownlee Science: Amelia Clyatt, Siskiyou County
- The following award was permanently endowed by the Ironstone Concours Foundation:
- Ironstone Concours Service Dog: Cristen Phillipsen, El Dorado County
Volunteer Awards
- The following awards were sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation, in memory of Keith Barnes:
- 4-H Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award: Lois Murphy, San Mateo County
- 4-H Volunteer of Excellence: Sherri and Jerry Bonnema, Santa Cruz County
- The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Emerging 4-H Volunteer Leader: Pat Bradley, Santa Barbara County
- Fundraising: Sue Ramey, Nevada County
- Mentoring: Stefanie Stornetta, Sonoma County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Jennifer Washman, Placer County
- Collaboration and Outreach: Linda Greco, Santa Barbara County
- The following award was sponsored by the Robert Brownlee Foundation:
- Robert Brownlee Science: Michael Fynan, Sonoma County
- The following award was sponsored by the Friends of Jack and Robert Clay Endowment:
- Jack and Robert Clay Outdoor Adventure: Patti Camgros, Sonoma County
Group Awards
The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Innovative Ideas: East Hills 4-H Plastic Eliminators Project, Alameda County (Chance Boreczky, Jack Boreczky, Alex Daly, Clay Ferguson, Claudia Nute, Alexander Tornai, Benjamin Tornai, Walden Smith)
- Fundraising: Camp Wahoo! Youth Staff, Santa Barbara County
- Collaboration and Outreach: Windsor Bloco, Sonoma County
- Special Events: Diana Stornetta and Lisa Jack, Sonoma County
- Luella Zamzow Spirit of Citizenship: Serving our Citizens in Need (SOCIN), Placer County (Isaac Humber, Michael Balaguy)
Program Staff Awards
- Engaging Youth: Valerie Williams, Solano County
2008 4-H Golden Clover Awards
4-H Golden Clover Winners 2008
Youth Awards
- 4-H Member Leadership: Wade Colburn, San Diego County
- 4-H Member of Excellence: Krista Hoffman, San Bernadino County
- Collaboration and Outreach: Alyssa Schmidt, Siskiyou County
- Special Events and Activities: Ben Duran, Yuba County
- Citizenship: Amelia Clyatt, Siskiyou County
- Mentoring: Amanda Lewis, Orange County
- Robert Brownlee Science: Tommy Nakanishi, Contra Costa County
- Ironstone Concours Service Dog: Cynthia Hinde, Sonoma County
Volunteer Awards
- The following awards were sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation, in memory of Keith Barnes:
- 4-H Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award: Rosemarie Woods, San Joaquin County
- 4-H Volunteer of Excellence: Robin Turnquist, Santa Cruz County
- The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Emerging 4-H Volunteer Leader: Kelly Hinde, Sonoma County
- Mentoring: Carmen Talavera, Placer County
- Innovative Ideas: Laura Kramer, San Mateo County
- The following award was sponsored by the Robert Brownlee Foundation:
- Robert Brownlee Science: Mary Jackson, Santa Barbara County
- The following award was sponsored by the Friends of Jack and Robert Clay Endowment.
- Jack and Robert Clay Outdoor Adventure: Monte Whipple, Siskiyou County
Group Awards
The following awards were sponsored by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation:
- Innovative Ideas: Ausaymas 2% Challenge Team, San Benito County (Kate Modic, Grace Tobias, Anne Tobias, Lisa Tobias)
- Fundraising: Rabbit Committee, Ventura County (Brenda Bass, Kathy Bass, Sarah Bobardt, Ray Mini, Chris Zack, Jeanean Bass, Katie Zack)
- Special Events and Activities: Have Team Building Games... Will Travel, Humboldt, Mendocino, Nevada, Placer, and Sikiyou Counties (Humboldt: Sandy Sathrum, Cleta Thompson, Reba Thompson, Lizzygrace Barnett, Rosie Buzzard, Kayla Buzzard, Nirvana Begovic, Savannah McCauley. Mendocino: Linda Edgington, Trenton Phillips, Tessa Behnke, Holly Kirckman, Anthony Gay, Ben Perkins, Kody Ostler, Amy Green, Miles Everett, Carol Kwase, Arlene Fuller. Nevada: Brenda Austin, Kaytlin McIntosh, Paige Lampert, Dana Spaulding. Placer: Sarah Stewart, June Stewart, Rhian Brinskele, Emi Cady, Kayla Bruce, Mark Doerner, Skyler Young, Rowan Young. Siskiyou: Jacki Zediker, Zoe Walsh, Rita Walsh, Alyssa Schmidt, Ethan Kuck)
- Citizenship: Potter Valley 4-H Citizenship and Service Learning Project, Mendocino County (Garrett Chase, Karli Chase, Kayla Delbar, Emily Eddie, Lezlie Elmer, Sara Fairbairn, Gina Gervase, Chayton Johnson, Cooper Johnson, Wil Matthews, Wyatt Matthews, Thomas Rockel, Haily Thornton, Justin Thornton, Kenzi Wattenburger, Jan Fairbairn, Sue Matthews)
Program Staff Awards
- Engaging Youth: Sue Moore, Tuolumne County
- Partnership: Sandra Sathrum, Humboldt County
2007 4-H Golden Clover Awards
4-H Golden Clover Winners 2007
Youth Awards
- Innovative Ideas: Kaitlin Conklin, Siskiyou County
- Collaboration and Outreach: Danielle Escover, San Benito County
- Citizenship: Emily Hamilton, Tuolumne County
- Mentoring: Amy Sowers, Placer County
- Robert Brownlee Science: Seth Washman, Placer County
- 4-H Member Leadership: Halley Fobes, Sacramento County
- 4-H Member of Excellence: Marria Davis, Placer County
Volunteer Awards
- Collaboration and Outreach: Candy Jewett, Contra Costa County
- Special Events: Ron Hamilton, Tuolumne County
- Mentoring: Pete Totoonchie, Nevada County
- Robert Brownlee Science: Mary Gamboa, Orange County
- Jack and Robert Clay Outdoor Adventure: Kert Solus, Siskiyou County
- Emerging 4-H Volunteer Leader: Jennifer Washman, Placer County
- Keith Barnes 4-H Volunteer of Excellence: Linda Greco, Santa Barbara County
- Keith Barnes 4-H Volunteer Lifetime Achievement: Linda Litz, San Mateo County
Group Awards
- Collaboration and Outreach: San Bernadino County 4-H Memory Book Committee (Janet Champlin, Amanda Chiatovich, Octavia Conver, Tory Grainger, Danielle Johnson, Kayla Pauwels, Sarah Roethlisberger, Briana Sallows, Dylan Shelton, Ashley Trammell, Andrew Veloria, Gayle Champlin, Halli Aller)
- Special Events: Camp Wahoo!, Santa Barbara County (Rayne Vasquez, Janae Steels, Taylor Ebbert, Camille Greco, Justin Lyons, Tyler Maretti, Brad Waples, Aaron Ruiz, Maddie Berg, Olivia Rotunno, Hayley Noriega, Taylor Wysong, Hillary Krumholz, Claire Vasquez, Ashley Perez, Patti Vasquez)
- Citizenship: Citizenship Service-Learning Advisory Council (Laura Bullard, Jaime Burroughs, Geri Clark, Carol Crossett, Pat English, Teresa Golonka, Terri Hawkinson, Brenda McCuthcheon, Joyce Reed, Sandy Sathrum, Sherrie Taylor, Rozie Trammell, Steve Trammell)
2006 4-H Golden Clover Awards
4-H Golden Clover Winners 2006
Youth Awards
- Citizenship: Jennifer Washman, Placer County
- Mentoring: Rose Gallegos, Fresno County
- Leadership: Ashley Driver, Colusa County
- Strive for Excellence: Matthew Smith, Imperial County
- Extended Service to 4-H: Catherine Yasuda, El Dorado County
Volunteer Awards
- Keith Barnes Lifetime Achievement: Fern Vacca, Ventura County
- Mentor: Valerie Wilson, Yuba County
- Outreach: Sue Bohannan, Solano County
- Keith Barnes Salute to Excellence: Mary Scott, El Dorado County
- Special Events/Activities: Ed Larimer, San Joaquin County
- Young Leaders: Brianne Ratto, San Joaquin County
Group Awards
- Citizenship: El Dorado County Youth Commission, El Dorado County (Austin Bay, Courtney Glover, Kelly Harkins, Melissa Jones, Andrew Kasabian, James Knapp, Tony Saich, Kayleigh Salstrang, Kristin Schoonover, Elizabeth White, Reed Blakemone, Allie Jones, Jared Levenson, Vinayak Ramesh, Kristina Smith, Seth Vam Dam, Bryson Haley, Colleen Moore, Shantel Byrd, Jamie Engelmann, Katie Maloney-Krips, Kylie Mitchell)
- Outreach: A Cow Not a Cup, Orange County (Heather McCloskey, Sjoen Koepke)
- Collaboration: Pacifica 4-H Bee Garden, San Mateo County (Mona Urbina, Cliff Rocha, Lori LaRue)
- Innovative Ideas: Union 4-H Mosquito Control Project, San Benito County (Lisa Dixon, Dave Escover, Denise Escover, Bonnie Flores, Bruce Green, Sandra Green, Jason Kadluboski, Sandee Kadluboski, DeLisa Russell, Steve Sando, Sharon Shelton, Anthony Brigantino, Gianna Brigantino, Rachel Brigantino, Tyler Dixon, Lauren Enz-Bowlus, Meglan Enz-Bowlus, Danielle Escover, David Escover, Dominique Flores, Adam McCullough, Kelly McCullough, Katie Nino, Sarah Nino, Megan Pape, Alyssa Russell, Ashlyn Russell, Tristan Russell, Charity Sando, Danielle Shelton, Lindsey Shelton, Sarah Shelton, William Shelton, Katie Smithee, Rachel Smithee, Kimberly Sparrer, Ashley Sparrer, Samantha Corrales, Emily Whiteley, Kelly Whiteley, Molly McCullough, Erica Leung, Ceily Hepner, Erin Hepner)
- Special Events/Activities: Leadership Conference of Regional Teens, Fresno County (Tricia Harlan, Lauren Reid, Melanie Curtis)
2005 4-H Golden Clover Awards
4-H Golden Clover Winners 2005
Youth Awards
- Innovative Ideas: Brennan Cackett, Orange County
- Fundraising: Mark Tobias, San Benito County
- Collaboration: Scott McCalla, Sacramento County
- Citizenship: Philomena Walsh, Siskiyou County
- Leadership: Carrie Crane, San Bernardino County
- Strive for Excellence: Betsy Byrum, Solano County
- Extended Service to 4-H: Jennifer Hamm, San Joaquin
Volunteer Awards, in memory of Keith Barnes sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation
- Special Events/Activities: Ginny Houtz, Orange County
- Mentor: Wanda Curran, Sacramento County
- Lifetime Achievement: Diane Heathman, Orange County
- Young Leaders: Kristen Weeks, Imperial County
Group Awards
- Fundraising: Mariposa County 4-H Leadership Project (Elizabeth Asbury, Christy Smith, Candi Smith, Kevin Jackson II, Timmy Andre)
- Collaboration: 4-H TLDI Compton High School (Los Angeles) (Cindi Aguilar, Susana Flores, Jessica Law, Christina Martinez, Karina Martinez)
- Outreach: Tulare Group: National Make a Difference Day Project (Jordan Dunn, Rylin Lindalh, Josh Polich)
- Special Events/Activities: CAL Conference Leadership Team (North Central Section) (Tom Fraser, Mary Engebreth, Robert Fraser, Zannie Delara, Rebekah Jones, Trudy Jones, Jennifer Coe, Kara Payne, Angelina Miller, Gina Lee, Julainne Freeman, Spencer Hewitt, Kristen Lee, Jeanette Drew, Jacki Degrazia)
- Citizenship: San Joaquin 4-H County Citizenship FOCUS Committee (Tricia Stockar, Sarah McConahey, Jennifer Hamm, Jane Durston, Nick Cleveland, Adrianne Sarale)
Sporting, Camping and Outdoor Adventure Award
in memory of Jack and Robert Clay
Sponsored by the Friends of Jack and Robert Clay. Jack Clay and his son, Robert, were enthusiastically involved in the 4-H camping and outdoor adventure projects as leader and junior leader in Alameda County. Following their tragic accidental death in September 1987, family and friends established this memorial. This category is awarded for 4-H work in camping and outdoor adventures including camping, fishing, hiking, shooting sports, rafting, climbing, GIS/GPS, snow skiing, etc. This category also includes outstanding achievement, leadership and promotion within outdoor adventure.
2007 and onward - merged with the 4-H Golden Clover Awards
2006: Youth: Ryan Keiffer, Mendocino County & Adult: Patti Camgros, Sonoma County
2005: Youth: Andrew Spauling, Tulare County & Adult: Dee Keese, Los Angeles County
2004: Youth: Matthew Graham, Stanislaus County & Adult: Dan Burner, Stanislaus County
2003: Youth: Ellen George, Ventura County & Ross Burner, Stanislaus County
2002: No award
2001: Youth: Robert Jones, Madera County & Adult: Doug Sordi, Madera County
2000: Youth: Amanda Hallman, Madera County
1999: Adult: Sandra & David Hallman, Madera County
1998: No award
1997: Youth: Christy Gloeckler, Ventura County & Adult: Wabern Barnes, FresnoCounty
1996: No award
1995: Youth: Gary Hershey, Santa Barbara County & Adult: John Wilson, Fresno County
1994: Youth: Douglas Scott Keese, Los Angeles County & Adult: Dee Anne Keese, Los Angeles County
1993: No award
1992: Youth: Mark Heath & Adult: Christine Cobb
1991: Youth: Robert Jones, Madera County & Adult: Doug Sordi, Madera County
1990: No award
1989: Adult: George Hughes, Santa Barbara County
1988: Youth: Erica Fitzpatrick, Humboldt County & Adult: Mary Engebreth, Sonoma County
Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Recognition
in memory of Keith Barnes
2005 and onward - merged with the Golden Clover Awards
2004
Paulette Sauln, San Diego
Susi Mahoney, Tehama
Charlene Eckman, San Luis Obispo
2003
Carolyn Bryant, Orange County
Merry Nell Sperling, Butte County
Kent Worker, Santa Barbara County
2002
Tom Fraser, Alameda
Gale Carillo, Butte
Bernardine Marquez, San Bernardino
2001
Lonnie Toensfeldt, Santa Clara County
2000
Karlene Burt, Stanislaus County
Jill Campos, Fresno County
Susan Cross, Santa Barbara County
Carlleta McIntire, Napa County
Doreen Ross, Santa Barbara County
Wayne Ross, Santa Barbara County
1999
Jeffrey Meyer, El Dorado County
Lorita Sutton, San Joaquin County
Rosemarie Woods, San Joaquin County
Cindy Dixon, Tehama County
1998
Andrea Schauer, Shasta County
Ellen Males, Stanislaus County
Jose Campos, Stanislaus County
Luz Love, Humbolt County
Lori Barber, Shasta County
1997
Sandra Sathrum, Humbolt County
Marilyn Godfrey, Ventura County
Lynda Anderson, Sonoma County
Lynette Coverly, Ventura County
Patty Law, Ventura County
1996
Suzanne Guthrie, Orange County
Nancy McKibben, Orange County
Karen Detwiler, Marin County
James Larrick, Stanislaus County
1995
Dan R. Gupton, Glenn County
Bob Dean, Stanislaus and San Mateo Counties
Pat Dean, Stanislaus and San Mateo Counties
Sue McIssac, Marin County
Betty Banderob, Stanislaus County
Cassandra "Candy" Brown, Stanislaus County
1994
Blanche Campbell, Madera County
Gerry Wakida, Fresno County
1993
Linda Code, Los Angeles County
Cynthia Frame, Fresno County
1985-1992: No records.
