BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce that the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame will add six individuals on Aug. 31, 2025, during the 2025 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, eight individuals will be recognized for their outstanding 4-H volunteer service.
The 2025 Volunteer Hall of Fame inductee is Mike Frey, of Brown County. The 2025 inductees into the 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame are Marie Condon, Tripp County; Mike and Julie Bosma, Lincoln County; and Heather and Larry Lee, Lake County.
SDSU Extension 4-H will also recognize the following individuals for their outstanding service to the program: Kristie Erickson, Brown County; Paula Linke, Sanborn County; Susan Karels, Grant County; Mike and Julie Bosma, Lincoln County; Shawn Klein, Mellette County; Sara Mueller, Minnehaha County; and Outstanding Youth Service recipient Delaney Zoss, Sanborn County.
A ceremony will be held in the Nordby Exhibit Hall on the State Fair grounds at approximately 4:30 p.m. CDT following the performing arts troupe’s third show. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the ceremony.
The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame commemorates the 4-H Centennial, which occurred in 2002. Each summer, individuals who have made significant contributions to county or state 4-H programming are honored through the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame.
“Each year I look forward to celebrating the accomplishments and recognizing their care and commitment to the 4-H positive youth development program,” said Jenae Hansen-Gross, SDSU Extension 4-H Volunteer Development and Civic Education Field Specialist.
For more information, contact Jenae K. Hansen-Gross, South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Development Field Specialist.
