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.
Read on below to learn more about each of the new 2024 4-H Ontario ambassadors that will make a tremendous impact on the 4-H program.
Abby Covert, Northumberland 4-H Association
During her eight-year tenure as a 4-H participant in the Northumberland 4-H Association, Abby has completed 16 projects including square dancing, country dancing and other exciting life skills projects. She has also participated in many provincial and national 4-H opportunities including 4-H Discovery Days, Youth Adventure Camp, Future Leaders in Action Camp and the National Members Forum as well as holding various leadership positions within her 4-H clubs. As an active member of her community, Abby has received numerous awards including the Ontario Scholar Award, the Canadian Federation of University Women Award and the Cobourg Collegiate Institute Athletic Volunteer Award.
When asked about what she loves about the 4-H program, Abby said, “4-H has had an amazing influence on my life, and I’m grateful for all of the opportunities that I have been able to receive from it. I want to help continue to grow the legacy of 4-H… 4-H is an amazing opportunity to learn and it brings people of all ages together, which is very special.”
Source : Farmersforum