Pictured: Country Crossroads accepts the Friends of 4-H award for their support of Steuben County 4-H
From Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County,
Bath, NY – The Steuben County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County, hosted its annual 4-H Achievement Night to recognize the accomplishments and growth of local youth members. The celebration, held at Friends of Howard Community Building on October 18, 2025, brought together 4-H members, families, volunteers, and community supporters for an evening of recognition, gratitude, and celebration.
Achievement Night marks the culmination of a year filled with learning, leadership, and community service. This special event honored 4-H members for their accomplishments in a wide variety of project areas, including animal science, STEM, creative arts, agriculture, and civic engagement. Youth were recognized for their record-keeping, participation at the Steuben County 4-H Summer Showcase, and leadership in club, county, regional, state and national activities.
“Steuben County 4-H youth truly embody the 4-H pledge — with their heads, hearts, hands, hearts, and health making a difference,” said Jenny Groen, 4-H Youth Development Team Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County. “Achievement Night allows us to celebrate not just their success, but the skills and confidence they gain through hands-on learning.”
Special recognition was given to Cloverbud Graduates, Best Records authors, youth who excelled “Behind the Scenes”, High Point Horse Award recipients, youth who represented Steuben County 4-H at the New York State Fair, Leadership Award recipients and the Outstanding 4-Her for 2024-2025 program year. The evening also featured recognition for our “Friends of 4-H” awards which recognize a community business and an individual supporter who have excelled in their dedication to the 4-H Program. This year’s recipients were Business – Country Crossroads Feed & Seed, LLC; Individual – Jackie Knoll.
Achievement Night serves as both a celebration of accomplishments and a reflection of the 4-H program’s mission — empowering youth with lifelong skills in leadership, responsibility, and citizenship.
The Steuben County 4-H Program offers a variety of clubs and activities for youth ages 5–18 across the county, helping them explore interests in agriculture, science, healthy living, and community engagement.
For more information about joining or volunteering with Steuben County 4-H, contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County office at 607-664-2300, email steuben@cornell.edu, or visit https://putknowledgetowork.org/youth-development.
About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County 4-H
The Steuben County 4-H Program is part of the statewide 4-H Youth Development initiative administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Through hands-on projects, mentoring, and leadership experiences, 4-H empowers young people to become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders in their communities.
