Oregon 4-H Hall of Fame

Commemorating 100 Years of Oregon 4-H

In 2004 the Oregon 4-H Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals that have had a significant impact upon the 4-H Program and/or its members and leaders. One hundred people were inducted in 2004 - one person for each year 4-H had existed in the State of Oregon. More are added each year. For nomination information please click here

2004 - 2007 Inductees:

L. H. Alderman (2004)	Echo Kuhl (2004)
L. J. "Doc" Allen (2004)	Andy Landforce (2004)
Lee Allen (2004)	Evelyn Larsen (2004)
Linda Allen (2004)	Eva Marie Lindsey (2004)
Wilbert Lowell "Andy" Andersen (2006)	Jay Macy (2004)
Ken Austin (2004)	Sam Mallicoat (2005)
Gladys Barclay (2004)	Tana Mankinen (2004)
Bill Bigham (2004)	Gladys Mann (2004)
James Bishop (2004)	Bonnie Marks (2004)
Harold Black (2004)	Z. F. Martin (2004)
John and Edyth Bohnert (2005)	Ralph and Dee McNulty (2006)
Jerry Brog (2004)	O. E. "Mike" Mikesell (2004)
Evelyn Brookhyser (2006)	Ken Minnick (2004)
Joy Brougher Brown (2004)	Cal Monroe (2004)
Dale Buck (2005)	Edna Moon (2004)
Phyllis Caldwell (2004)	H. Joe Myers (2004)
Leonard Calvert (2004)	John and Nancy Nyberg (2005)
Emilio Cañas and Janet Rash (2007)	Ida Oerding (2004)
Bob and Bobby Cornford (2004)	Bob Ohling (2004)
Jean Correa (2007)	Ritz Oikawa (2004)
Joanna Corson (2004)	Don Owen (2004)
Katherine Cory (2004)	Vern Palmblad (2004)
Helen Cowgill (2004)	Margaret "Peggy" Parker (2004)
Joe Cox (2004)	Orrin Potampa (2006)
Jean Davenport (2004)	E.L. "Dad" Potter (2007)
Ron and Gloria Davis (2004)	Frances Price (2004)
Marjorie Edwards (2007)	Nancy Rand (2004)
Morris Elverud (2006)	Janet Rash and Emilio Cañas (2007)
Linda Erickson (2004)	A. Lois Redman (2004)
Delores Fanning (2004)	Lois Richards (2004)
Bill Farrell (2004)	Dale and Betty Riddle (2004)
Rudy Fenk (2004)	Jean Roth (2004)
Gene Fisher (2004)	Dora Rumsey (2004)
Roger Fletcher (2004)	James A. Rutledge (2006)
Bud Forrester (2004)	Fay and Sherman Sallee (2005)
Lee Foster (2005)	Enid and Lamoine Savage (2004)
H. Clayton Fox (2004)	Carolyn Schmidt (2004)
Dale Friedemann (2004)	Walt Schroeder (2004)
Winnifred Fulmer (2005)	Bea Scott (2004)
Mary Anne Greenlund (2004)	Everett and Marjorie Seagoe (2004)
Rich Guerber (2004)	Harry Case (H. C.) Seymour (2004)
Roy Hamilton (2004)	Ed Shannon (2004)
N. John Hansen (2004)	Myrtle Slanger (2004)
Blanche Harper (2004)	Emma Jean Smith (2004)
Ralph Hart (2004)	Margaret "Margie" Stark (2004)
Grace Harvey (2004)	T. J. Starker (2004)
E. M. "Curly" Hauser (2004)	Robert Stevely (2004)
Hildah Highbe (2004)	Ivan Stewart (2004)
Jeri Hitchcock (2005)	Cornelia Tellefson (2005)
Dick Hoppes (2004)	William "Bill" Thomas (2004)
James Huber (2004)	J. Gray Thompson (2006)
Jackie Hurl (2004)	Caroline Tohet (2004)
Kathleen Huston (2007)	Regenia "Genie" Townsend (2004)
Burton Hutton (2004)	Bert and Betty Udell (2004)
Mel Jeffrey (2006)	Norbert "Van" Vandehey (2004)
Duane Johnson (2004)	Frank Von Borstel (2004)
Walt and Florence Jaeger (2005)	Marion Weatherford (2004)
Elizabeth H. Johnson (2004)	Holly Weimar (2007)
Alberta Johnston (2004)	Barbara Wendt (2004)
Yvonne "Von" Kam (2007)	Elsie Werth (2004)
Kenneth Killingsworth (2004)	Mildred Whipple (2004)
Glenn Klein (2004)	William Woodard (2006)
Dorothy Klock (2004)	Marvin Young (2004)
Robert Myron Knox (2007)	Ed Zollner (2006)

To learn more about the contributions of these people to 4-H, please click on one of the following links

For names beginning with

A - H click here

I - P click here

Q - Z click here

Future Hall of Fame Nominees

Eligibility: Anyone who has made a significant contribution to the development of 4-H or 4 H members in Oregon is eligible for this award. It is expected that nominees will be excellent role models in the areas of citizenship, leadership, career accomplishments and character. Current Extension faculty and staff are not eligible. Nominees may be living or deceased.

Nomination Process: County 4-H Programs, the State 4-H Leaders' Association, the State 4-H Office, 4-H Foundation, and OSUEA 4-H, may submit nominations. Up to seven individuals may be selected for inclusion in the Hall of Fame each year. Nominating units may use whatever process they deem appropriate to select their nominees. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
Please provide a brief nomination statement (limited to no more than one typed page in addition to cover page), using the following points as a guideline:

Nominee's significant contributions to 4-H. Be as specific as possible.
Breadth or depth of contribution
Role played (4-H member, club leader, project leader, fair superintendent, Extension faculty/staff, advisory board, Foundation Board, other volunteer, 4-H supporter, etc.)
Length of commitment and specific years involved, if known
Impact on 4-H, either upon individuals or the entire program

Other factors as appropriate:

Impact on community
Major career accomplishments
In what ways has the nominee been recognized, such as other awards, etc
Financial contributions to 4-H

Nominations are Due to the State Office by June 30. Honorees will be recognized in December, during the OSU Extension Community Engagement Recognition banquet.

Click here to download Nomination Form