The annual National 4-H Council Legacy Awards Gala is the organization's premier fund-raising event, honoring individuals and corporations that have made lasting contributions in support of millions of 4-H youth. Each year, the evening is filled with tributes to our honorees, and this year, we celebrated 110 years of work for America’s youth.
Through the Legacy Awards Gala, National 4-H Council is able to provide grants, support programs, design and publish curriculum, and foster the impact of 4-H'ers in their worlds.
In addition to supporting a wonderful cause, the Legacy Awards Gala is an exciting opportunity to connect with the 4-H community and our distinguished guests. This year we were fortunate to have a fantastic host in Carla Hall, a Tennessee 4-H alumna, celebrity chef and host of ABC's show, The Chew. Watch the video highlights, below!
We were pleased to honor DuPont with the 2012 Corporate Leadership Award, and celebrate 22 years of continued support and partnership. Accepting the award on behalf of DuPont was James C. Borel, Executive Vice President at DuPont, and a member of the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees since 2004.
Former US Sentator, Tom Daschle, presents James C. Borel
of DuPont with the Corporate Leadership Award.
Our 2012 Distinuguished Alumni Medallion was awarded to Jennifer Nettles, lead vocalist of the international duo, Sugarland, and a highly accomplished Georgia 4-H amluna. Jennifer has been a passionate advocate for 4-H through the years. Gala guests were treated to a special performance by Jennifer and the current members of 4-H Clovers & Company.
Jennifer Nettles accepts the Distinguished Alumni Medallion,
presented to her by event host and Tennessee 4-H alumna, Carla Hall.
Nettles shares her 4-H memories with the crowd.
Jennifer performs with 4-H's Clovers & Company.
Each year, we have the difficult task of selecting one remarkable 4-H'er to receive the coveted Youth in Action award. This year's award recipient was Nate Seese, a Byron Center, Michigan 4-H'er. Nate inspired us with his innovative work of helping to provide food for families in need. Nate's efforts resulted in a true revolution of responsibility - leveraging community leaders and businesses to contribute! Read more about Nate's story of responsibility.
Russ Patrella, President of UnitedHealthcare Community and State,
presents Nate Seese with the 2012 Youth in Action Award.
From left to right: Don Floyd, President of National 4-H Council,
Nate Seese, Jennifer Nettles, James C. Borel, Carla Hall
Carla Hall, Tennessee 4-H alumna, celebrity chef
and host of ABC's show, The Chew, and Gala host.
4-H'ers from Food and Finance High School in New York
received a lesson from a Hilton Hotel chef. The basil used for
the Gala dinner was grown hydroponically by the New York City 4-H'ers.
4-H youth Board of Trustees members,
April Johnson (left) and Jeremy Embalabala (right).
4-H Board of Trustees members.