GUELPH — 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of six ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2024. The following 4-H youth were selected to represent 4-H Ontario in this prestigious role: Abby Covert (Northumberland 4-H Association), Beck Sommerville (Waterloo 4-H Association), Colin Ormiston (Wellington 4-H Association), Haleigh-Jo tePlate (Stormont 4-H Association), Kayla Emmerton (Peel 4-H Association) and Rachael Simpson (Hastings 4-H Association). These incredible 2024 4-H Ontario Ambassadors commenced their year on March 23, 2024, at the Ambassador Luncheon in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
“We could not be happier to announce this year’s 4-H Ontario Ambassadors. We are so appreciative of the time and support they give to 4-H Ontario’s programs, volunteers and stakeholders. This group of exceptional leaders truly showcase the value of being a 4-H participant, and we are excited to see what they do this year,” says Andy H, Manager of Youth Experience at 4-H Ontario.
For more than 15 years, the 4-H Ontario Ambassador program has provided youth with specialized training in leadership, citizenship, communications and public relations. 4-H Ontario Ambassadors will apply these advanced skills to recruit new 4-H participants and share the 4-H story. The 2024 Ambassadors will attend 4-H Ontario events across the province and represent 4-H at community events to promote and advocate for the 4-H program.
The 4-H Ontario Ambassador program is generously sponsored by GROWMARK, Inc. Since the program’s inception in 2005, GROWMARK and the Ontario FS Co-operative System have provided Ambassadors with this incredible experience and empowered Ambassadors to make meaningful connections in their communities and beyond.