The Helping Hand award is given in memory of Robert and Nellie Hawthorne, a couple who were always willing to lend a hand to help out a neighbor, friend, or young person.Â
In 1962, Robert and Nellie along with Ray and Phyllis Grantham started the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club beginning a long tradition of excellence widely known of this club.
This year’s recipient received the following nomination: Throughout the year, Jeremy supports 4-H and Extension programming through support and radio time, allowing staff to share information about programming, events, and educational opportunities. In addition, Jeremy supports and teaches youth how to record PSA’s for the annual Public Speaking Contest and fair time advertisement PSA’s. Thank you, Jeremy Anderson, for your contributions to Nebraska Extension and Dawes County 4-H’ers. Â