Outstanding young people, scholarship recipients, volunteers and community supporters were recognized during the 80th Annual White County 4-H Achievement and Recognition Banquet on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The annual celebration highlighted achievements by White County 4-H members in leadership, agriculture, education, community service and competitions at the county, district and state levels.
The 2026 event featured the theme “Lights, Camera, 4-H,” recognizing the accomplishments of young people involved in the program.
Matt Morrison, president of the White County 4-H Foundation, was listed as welcoming guests to the celebration.
The banquet also featured recognition of scholarship recipients, state record book winners, Hall of Fame finalists, contest participants and community supporters.
State Record Book Winners Recognized
Among the honorees were 4 White County 4-H members recognized as State Record Book winners for their accomplishments in agriculture and fine arts.
The State Record Book winners included:
- Jamison Shourd — Animal Science, Dairy Goats
- Hannah Gaskin — Animal Science, Sheep
- Lynnlee Morrison — Animal Science, Dairy Cattle
- Clara Fry — Fine Arts, Performing Arts
Record books document projects, educational experiences, leadership development and accomplishments throughout a 4-H member’s involvement in the program.
3 White County 4-H Scholarship Recipients Honored
The banquet also recognized 3 young people receiving county 4-H scholarships.
- Sadie Lillard received the Roxann Riley Scholarship.
- Eli Freppon received the Howard S. Young Scholarship.
- Madalyn Johnson received the White County 4-H Foundation Scholarship.
The scholarships recognize the accomplishments of young people who have participated in 4-H activities and support their continued education.
Hall of Fame Finalists Recognized
2 White County 4-H members were recognized as Hall of Fame finalists.
Caitlin Cooper and Ellie Ferren were named finalists for the honor.
The Hall of Fame recognition was among the special presentations included in the annual banquet program.
State O-Rama Winners Celebrated
The 2026 banquet also recognized White County members who participated in State O-Rama competitions.
The program identified 4 State Contest winners:
- Madalyn Johnson
- Caitlin Cooper
- Lynnlee Morrison
- Madison White
Additional State O-Rama participants included Delylia Sanderlin, Sadie Lillard, Chloe Royce, Jamison Shourd, Jonathan Watkins, Ellie Ferren, Hannah Gaskin, Clara Fry, Corbin Royce and Callie Royce.
District O-Rama Winners Recognized
White County 4-H members recognized as District O-Rama winners included Caitlin Cooper, Hannah Gaskin, Braylen Martin, Hallie Musselman, Madalyn Johnson, Madison White, Madison Morant, Lynnlee Morrison, Madilyn O’Dell, Kathryn Tatman, Delylia Sanderlin, Chloe Royce, Jonathan Watkins, Finley White and Ellie Ferren.
These competitions provide opportunities for 4-H members to demonstrate knowledge, communication skills, leadership and achievement in various educational projects.
County Record Book Achievements
The program also recognized participants in the Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Advanced record book divisions.
- Cloverbud: Latham Moffett, Cooper O’Connell and Asher Gaskin
- Junior: Charley Moffett, Kathryn Tatman, Willie Dan Martin, Henry Fry and Bauer House
- Intermediate: Carleigh Cooper, Braylen Martin, Andy Ferren, Finley White and Catherine Fry
- Senior: Timothy Fry and James Fry
- Advanced: Lynnlee Morrison, Madalyn Johnson, Clara Fry, James Shourd and Hannah Gaskin
The banquet program also identified district and state winners in the various divisions.
Leadership, Volunteers and Community Service Honored
The annual banquet included presentations recognizing the Spirit of 4-H, High Point Individuals, High Point Club, Club of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Service Awards.
Additional honors included the I Dare You Award, scholarships, recognition of a retiring state officer and Hall of Fame recognition.
The 4-H program emphasizes developing young people through its 4 core values: Head, Heart, Hands and Health.
Its motto, “To Make the Best Better,” reflects the organization’s commitment to leadership, citizenship, education and community involvement.
KWCK 99-9’s Greg Geary Receives 2026 Friend of 4-H Award
Among the special community honors presented during the banquet was the 2026 White County Friend of 4-H Award, presented to Greg Geary of KWCK 99-9 and the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations.
Geary was recognized with an award plaque featuring the official 4-H emblem and the inscription “2026 White County Friend of 4-H.”
The banquet program listed Hannah Gaskin as the presenter for the Friend of 4-H Award.
Geary is a familiar radio personality on KWCK 99-9, serving listeners across White County and surrounding communities.
The recognition highlights the importance of community supporters who help promote youth development and the work of White County 4-H.
The 80th Annual White County 4-H Achievement and Recognition Banquet celebrated the achievements of local youth while recognizing volunteers, families and community supporters helping prepare the next generation of Arkansas leaders.
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