This past week, 4-H and community members celebrated the silver anniversary of the Kendall County Fair in Yorkville. The annual summer county fair is the culmination of the whole 4-H year.

“Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and animal shows at the annual Kendall County Fair,” said Kim Eisnaugle, 4-H Youth Development program coordinator. “The 4-H livestock and animal shows and general project conference judging provide 4-H youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing and learning into the next year.”

With 100-plus project areas, 4-H youth can explore a variety of arts and sciences, citizenship, leadership, economics, engineering and technology, and much more.

“The 4-H program empowers youth to be the best they can be,” said Ally Rott, 17, of Sheridan. “It teaches all aspects of life, from vocations to animal care to public speaking and leadership skills.”

Rott was named the 2017 4-H Fair Queen on Friday evening. A seven-year member of Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club, she has excelled in numerous project areas, including citizenship, clothing and fashion, food and nutrition, horticulture, poultry, and visual arts.

Her royal counterpart, 4-H Fair King Ethan Heidrich of Oswego, also has experience in multiple 4-H project areas, including computer science, filmmaking and photography, food and nutrition, natural resources, and public presentations. He is a 10-year member of Barn and Beyond 4-H Club.

“4-H has taught me how to be a leader in any situation, which is a skill that I will be able to use in the future, no matter where I end up,” said Heidrich, a student at University of Illinois. “4-H is a program to learn whatever you want to learn. As long as someone has an interest in something, there is some sort of project, workshop or club that can provide a benefit.”

In addition to project work and other activities, 4-H members volunteer for their communities throughout the year. In turn, at the annual fair, scores of adult community members give back to 4-H through sharing their time and expertise at the 4-H events.

“We want to whole-heartedly thank all the Kendall County Fair volunteers, and 4-H superintendents, judges and other volunteers for giving our youth such an important experience each year,” said Eisnaugle. “Thank you also to our 4-H members and families. You all helped make this year’s 25th anniversary special.”

The 2017 Kendall County Fair 4-H animal show results are as follows (listed by award, sponsor, 4-H member name, city of residence, and 4-H club).

Part 2 of the results, featuring general projects displayed in Smith 4-H Hall and the Education Building, will appear next week.

BEEF

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Champion Breeding Animal, sponsored by Mardel Robinson in Memory of Delbert Gabel, Jakob Setchell, Ottawa, Nothin’ But Country 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Breeding Animal, Payton Wills, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Champion Market Animal, sponsored by Marty Schwartz in Memory of Bob Schwartz, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Market Animal, Macy Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Friends of Senator Sue Rezin, Payton Wills

Reserve Jr. Showmanship, Jeron Johnson, Sheridan, Kendall County Country 4-H Club

Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by Wyffels Hybrids-Don Brummel, Jaiden Mahler

Reserve Sr. Showmanship, Macy Mahler

Overall Champion Beef Rate of Gain, sponsored by Kendall-Grundy Beef Assoc., Lane Anderson, Sheridan, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Overall Reserve Champion Beef Rate of Gain, sponsored by Mary Schobert in Memory of Ruth & Gordon Schobert, Jacob Homerding, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

CAT

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Best Cat in Show, sponsored by Jacquie Weirich, Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Best Cat in Show, Logan Hockings, Sheridan, Manes and Reins 4-H Club

Best Neutered Cat, sponsored by The Olah Family, Annie Ralston

Reserve Best Neutered Cat, Logan Hockings

Best Spayed Cat, sponsored by River Heights Veterinary Clinic, Elin Keller, Oswego, Renegades Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club

Reserve Best Spayed Cat, Sadie Grace Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

First Year Kitten, sponsored by Colleen Konop, Kamryn Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

DAIRY

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Champion Female, sponsored by Heartland Bank & Trust, Evan Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Female, Jessica Carlson, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Champion Sr Showmanship, Meadowvale Inc., Ania Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Sr Showmanship, Evan Nelson

DOG

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Best Dog in Show, sponsored by Templeton Property Consultants Inc. Tim Kellogg, Trevor Westphal, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Champion Dog Care I, sponsored by Sandwich Veterinary Clinic, Trevor Westphal

Reserve Champion Dog Care I, Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Dog Care II, sponsored by Kim Olson, Karrington Kirkby, Yorkville, Rockin KC’s 4-H Club

Champion Beginner Novice I, sponsored by River Heights Vet Clinic, Michaela DeNeve, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels & Rogues 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Beginner Novice I, Vincent Stewart, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Beginner Novice II, sponsored by Heartland Bank & Trust, Trevor Westphal

Reserve Champion Beginner Novice II, Jessica Carlson, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

ROSETTES ONLY

Novice Showmanship I (8-13 years old), Jessica Carlson

Reserve Novice Showmanship I (8-13 years old), Annie Ralston

STATE FAIR DELEGATES

Beginner Novice I, Michaela DeNeve, Annie Ralston, Vincent Stewart

Beginner Novice II, Jessica Carlson, Trevor Westphal

Jr. Showmanship, Jessica Carlson

STATE FAIR ALTERNATE

Jr. Showmanship, Annie Ralston

GOAT

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Champion Dairy Goat, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Jessica Carlson, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Dairy Goat, Jessica Carlson

Champion Doe Goat, sponsored by CHS Elburn, Jessica Carlson

Reserve Champion Doe Goat, Jessica Carlson

Champion Meat Goat, sponsored by CHS Elburn, Noah Crane, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Meat Goat, Justice Prestegaard, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club

Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services, Jessica Nelson, Plano, Little Rockets 4-H Club

Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by The Olah Family, Noah Crane

Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Justice Prestegaard

HORSE & PONY

BELT BUCKLE & ROSETTE WINNERS

Sr. English High Point, sponsored by Kendall County Horse Show Association, Nicole Stiegart, Yorkville, Renegades Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club

Reserve Sr. English High Point, Ryane Brady, Oswego, Renegades Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club

Jr. English High Point, sponsored by Koch Quarter Horses, Augie Staudacher, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Jr. English High Point, Delaney Fisher, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Sr. Western High Point, sponsored by Templeton Property Consultants Inc., Heather Marz, Montgomery, Manes and Reins 4-H Club

Reserve Sr. Western High Point, Molly Breen, Newark, Manes and Reins 4-H Club

Jr. Western High Point, sponsored by Shala Farms, Casey McMurray, Willowbrook, Manes and Reins 4-H Club

Reserve, Jr. Western High Point, Audrey Breen, Newark, Manes and Reins 4-H Club

Sr. Gaming Western High Point, sponsored by Roy & Margaret Wackerlin, Faith Thompson, Newark, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club

Reserve Sr. Gaming Western High Point, Ryane Brady; and Kylie Marko, Marseilles, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club

Jr. Gaming Western High Point, sponsored by Shala Farms, Audrey Breen

Reserve Jr. Gaming Western High Point, Casey McMurray

Novice High Point, sponsored by Roy & Margaret Wackerlin, Madilynn Wietting, Joliet, Denim and Dust 4-H Club

Reserve Novice High Point, Allison Wacker, Yorkville, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Sr. Conference Testing, sponsored by Debbie Murray, Macy Krempski, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Sr. Conference Testing, Molly Breen

Jr. Conference Testing, sponsored by D & H Ag The Country Store, Jenna Buss, Yorkville, Rockin’ KCs 4-H Club

Reserve Jr. Conference Testing, Augie Staudacher

POULTRY

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Champion Cockerel, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services, Nando Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Cockerel, Adelina Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Champion Pullet, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Molly Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Pullet, Alexis Lohrey, Plano, Lisbon Town and County 4-H Club

Champion Poultry Meat Pen, sponsored by Gary & Jodi Brummel, Emma Konicek, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Meat Production Pen, Kristen Bohr, Plano, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Champion Water Fowl, sponsored by Jim & Beth Garbelman, Eli Williamson, Newark, Lisbon Town and County 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Water Fowl, Rachel Dickson, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit Services, Tito Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Jr. Showmanship, Molly Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Kids 4-H Club

Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Russell Fruland in memory of Robert Fruland, Adelina Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Sr. Showmanship, Cole Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

ROSETTES

Ducks, Rachel Dickson

Geese, Eli Williamson

Egg Production, Alexis Lohrey

RABBITS

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Best in Show, sponsored by River Heights Vet Clinic, Emma Davidson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club

Reserve Best in Show, Kate Konicek, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Large Doe, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Kelli Vaught, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Large Doe, Alexis Lohrey, Plano, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club

Champion Large Buck, sponsored by Grainco FS Inc., Abigail Ripsky, Millington, Boots Blue Jeans and Bows 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Large Buck, Alexis Lohrey

Best 6-Class Rabbit, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Abigail Ripsky

Reserve Best 6-Class Rabbit, Kelli Vaught

Champion Small Doe, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Kate Konicek

Reserve Champion Small Doe, Gianna Motchnik, Big Rock, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Champion Small Buck, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Emma Davidson

Reserve Champion Small Buck, Brynn Ripsky, Millington, Boots Blue Jeans and Bows 4-H Club

Best 4-Class Rabbit, sponsored by Southwest Real Estate-Lori Haff DeLancy, Emma Davidson

Reserve Best 4-Class Rabbit, Kate Konicek

Champion Meat Pen, sponsored by CHS Elburn, Justice Prestegaard, Sandwich, Barnstormers 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Meat Pen, Kamryn Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Meadowvale Inc., Kamryn Kellogg

Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Chance Ness, Ottawa, Denim and Dust 4-H Club

Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by CHS Elburn, Abigail Ripsky

Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Elissa Gates, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

SHEEP

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Champion Ewe, sponsored by Kendall County Foundation – James Paul Memorial, Macy Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Ewe, Ania Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

Champion Ram, sponsored by First Insurance Group, Macy Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Champion Single Market Lamb, sponsored by Kellogg Farms, Kendall Whiteaker, Marseilles, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Single Market Lamb, Vincent Stewart, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Pair of Market Lambs, sponsored by The Herren Family in Memory of Carolyn Herren, Kendall Whiteaker, Marseilles, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Pair of Market Lambs, Jolie Johnson, Sheridan, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Sandwich Veterinary Clinic, Macy Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Kate Konicek, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by River Heights Veterinary Clinic, Emma Konicek, Yorkville, Barn and Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Jaiden Mahler, Earlville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

SWINE

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS

Champion Crossbred Barrow, sponsored by Kellogg Farms, Hailee Dannenberg, Newark, Nothin’ But Country 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow, Dylan Thompson, Newark, Nothin’ But Country 4-H Club

Champion Market Gilt, sponsored by the Sucich Family, Evan Sittler, Plano, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Market Gilt, Madison Sittler, Plano Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Champion Purebred Barrow, sponsored by Kendall County Pork Producers, Tanner Kempiak, Morris Nothin’ But Country 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Purebred Barrow, Jorgen Friestad, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club

Champion Breeding Gilt, sponsored by Heartland Bank & Trust, Richard Thompson, Newark, Nothin’ But Country 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt, Tanner Kempiak

Champion Barrow Overall, sponsored by Robin Richards, Hailee Dannenberg

Reserve Champion Barrow Overall, Tanner Kempiak

Champion Jr. Showmanship, sponsored by Minooka Grain, Lumber & Supply, Jorgen Friestad

Reserve Champion Jr. Showmanship, Maddie Dierzen, Serena, Nothin’ But Country 4-H Club

Champion Sr. Showmanship, sponsored by Jim Chaplin Memorial, Robert Dannenberg, Newark, Nothing 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship, Zach Perkins, Millbrook, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club.

CLOTHING

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kendall County HCE, John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kendall County HCE, Allison Rott, Sheridan, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kendall County HCE, Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Mary Ann Petersen, Adelina Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Best of Show, sponsored by The Olah Family, Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Fashion Revue, sponsored by Doug & Gayle Thanepohn, Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

STEAM Clothing: Tawney Kellogg,Allison Rott, Sydney Reppy

Shopping in Style: Elizabeth Franzen, Somonauk, Barn & Beyond; Madeline Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Fashion Revue: Lydia Oker; Lilianna Casbarian, Yorkville, Spanglish 4-H Club; Allison Rott

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

STEAM Clothing: Adelina Jimenez; John Kellogg; and Kassandra Speerly, Newark, Martin Family 4-H Club

Shopping in Style: Ethan Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Fashion Revue: James Martin, Newark, Martin Family 4-H Club; Jacob Weissensel, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones; and Adelina Jimenez

COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Oswegoland Woman’s Civic Club, Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Mrs. Russell Fruland in Memory of Robert Fruland, Carter Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet of Montgomery, John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by The Herren Family in Memory of Carolyn Herren, Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by a Kendall County 4-H Foundation, Jenna Green, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues 4-H Club.

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Theatre Arts: Emily Reppy; Abigail Munor, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones; and Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond

Leadership: Emily Reppy, Jenna Green, and Tawney Kellogg

Citizenship: Carter Cumbey, Emily Reppy

Animal Science: Lydia Oker; Elin Keller, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues

Vet Science: Gracie Benstine, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues

Public Presentations: Lydia Oker

Intercultural: Ethan Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Intercultural Club: Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

College & Career Readiness: Lydia Oker

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Theatre Arts: Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Leadership: Lydia Oker

Citizenship: Abigail Munar; and Julian Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Animal Science: Adelina Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Vet Science: Lydia Oker

Intercultural: Emily Reppy; and Greta Keller, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues 4-H Club

Intercultural Club: La Menu Modelle 4-H Club

FOODS

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kendall County HCE, Carter Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by CHS Elburn, Allison Rott, Sheridan, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Meadowvale, Inc., Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Meadowvale, Inc., Sydney Reppy, Yorkville, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Ron & Patsy Hirsch, Maura O’Brien, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Cooking 101: Paige Cottingim, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones

Cooking 201: Tawney Kellogg

Cooking 301: Sydney Reppy

Cooking 401: Allison Rott

Food Science: Carter Cumbey

Food Preservation: Tawney Kellogg

Food Clover Challenge: Ethan Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Cooking 101: Alana Sanford, Yorkville, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club; Elizabeth Franzen, Somonauk, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Cooking 201: Alexa Del Toro, Plano, Little Rockets 4-H Club; and Danielle Monsess, Newark, Lisbon’s Town & Country 4-H Club

Cooking 301: Jacquelin Harvey, Newark, Stagecoach Trailblazers; and Keith Stewart, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond

Cooking 401: Maura O’Brien; CJ Hill, Minooka, Barn & Beyond

Food Science: Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond

Food Preservation: Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters; and Madeline Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids

PLANTS & SOILS

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Katydidit Flowers, John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Forget-Me-Not-Flowers, William Benson, Plano, Little Rockets 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Winding Creek Nursery & Garden, Ty Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Winding Creek Nursery & Garden, Joey Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Horticulture: Ty Steffen, William Benson, and John Kellogg

Floriculture: Joey Ralston; Ty Steffen; and Zachary Perkins, Millbrook, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Crops: Jacob Homerding, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; Max Homerding, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond; Aidan Brummel, Yorkville, Denim and Dust 4-H Club

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Horticulture: Tawney Kellogg, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; William Davis, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club; John Kellogg

Floriculture: Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club; Toby Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club; Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

HOME AND FAMILY

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kendall County HCE, Madeline Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kendall County HCE, Tawney Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Child Development: Tawney Kellogg

Exploratory: Kailynn Wietting, Joliet, Denim and Dust 4-H Club

Health: Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Interior Design: Madeline Cumbey

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Exploratory: Abigail Munar, Plano, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

TROPHY & ROSETTE WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Mary Ann Petersen in Memory of Pete Petersen, 4-H Club, Evan Nelson, Yorkville, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by MTH Tool Co., Phillip Anzelc, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Cryder Builders, Evan Nelson

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Cryder Builders, Cole Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Shick’s Ground Enhancement, Zach Carlson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Friends of Senator Sue Rezin, Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by The Fitzgerald Family, Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Aerospace: Chance Ness, Ottawa, Denim and Dust 4-H Club, and Emily Reppy

Computer Science: Julian Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Electricity: Gracie Benstine, Oswego, Rebels Renegades and Rogues 4-H Club; Jacob Homerding, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; John Murray, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; Evan Nelson

Small Engines: Carter Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Tractor: Keith Stewart, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Video: Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Welding: Phillip Anzelc, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club; Mason Kellogg, Millington, Boots Blue Jeans and Bows 4-H Club; and Eli Williamson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country

Woodworking: Zach Carlson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country, and Cole Wheeler, Yorkville, Kendall County Country Kids, and Eli Williamson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Aerospace: Kamryn Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; Carter Cumbey

Welding: Austin Nakaerts, Plainfield, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Woodworking: Austin Nakaerts and Marcus Sanford, Yorkville, Millbrook Mighty Ones

NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Templeton Property Consultants, John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by The Subat Family, Ty Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4‑H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by the Conservation Foundation-John Church, K.C. Program Director, Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Natural Resources: Elizabeth Vickery, Bristol, Stagecoach Trailblazers 4-H Club; Tito Jimenez, Montgomery, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club; Sydney Repp; Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club; Marcus Motchnik, Big Rock, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Entomology: John Kellogg; and Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Beekeeping: Ty Steffen; and Kamryn Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Geology: Carter Westphal, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club; Sofie Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Beekeeping: William Davis, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones; and Toby Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids

PHOTOGRAPHY

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by The Olah Family, Abigail Ripsky, Millington, Boots, Blue Jeans and Bows 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Mrs. Russell Fruland, in Memory of Robert Fruland, Sophia Borjon, Joliet, Denim and Dust 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Kellogg Farms, Lilianna Casbarian, Montgomery, Spanglish 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Lilianna Casbarian; John Kellogg, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club; Tess Carlson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club; and Abigail Ripsky

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Jacob Benson, Newark, Denim & Dust 4-H Club; Grant Bohr, Plano, Kendall County Country Kids; Jenna Green, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues; and Ethan Heidrich, Oswego, Barn & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS

TROPHY WINNERS:

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Yorkville Junior Women’s Club, Lydia Oker, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Jodi Brummel in Memory of Jerry Dalton, Gracie Benstine, Oswego Renegades Rebels Rogues 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Heartland Bank & Trust, Nicole Stiegart, Yorkville, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Emma Hill, Minooka, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Minooka Grain & Lumber Supply, Aimee Snyder, Oswego, Renegades, Rebels and Rogues 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by The Olah Family, Evelyn Martin, Newark, Martin Family 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Oswegoland Woman’s Civic Club, Emily Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Award of Excellence, sponsored by Mrs. Russell Fruland in Memory of Robert Fruland, Yorkville, Jada Hamman, Bristol, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

STATE FAIR DELEGATES:

Food Decorating: Madeline Cumbey, West Chicago, Outbacker Kids 4-H Club

Chalk, Carbon, Pigment: Gracie Benstine and Morgan Buddy, Montgomery, La Menu Modelle

Clay: Aimee Snyder

Computer Generated Art: Aimee Snyder

Fiber: Lydia Oker

Glass/Plastic: Emily Reppy

Heritage Arts: Evelyn Martin

Metal: Emma Hill

Nature: Emily Reppy

Paper: Sydney Reppy, Minooka, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Scrapbooking: William Davis, Newark, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Three Dimensional design/Mixed Media: Nicole Stiegart

Wood: Nicole Stiegart

STATE FAIR ALTERNATES:

Food Decorating: Ava Rittgers, Yorkville, Seward Kids & Critters 4-H Club

Chalk, Carbon, Pigment: Aimee Snyder and Gracie Benstine

Clay: Gracie Benstine

Computer Generated Art: Elin Keller, Oswego, Renegades Rebels & Rogues 4-H Club

Fiber: Annie Ralston, Yorkville, Barn & Beyond 4-H Club

Glass/Plastic: Kailynn Wietting, Joliet, Denim & Dust 4-H Club

Heritage Arts: Ty Steffen, Newark, Kendall County Country Kids 4-H Club

Metal: Eli Williamson, Newark, Lisbon Town and Country 4-H Club

Nature: Lydia Oker

Paper: Elin Keller

Scrapbooking: Jordan Goebel, Sandwich, Millbrook Mighty Ones 4-H Club

Three Dimensional design/Mixed Media: Gracie Benstine

Wood: Emily Reppy

For more information on 4-H opportunities in Kendall County, visit go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk. University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life, develop skills and solve problems.