Friend of 4-H Award
Friend of 4-H Award
The Friend of 4-H Award recognizes a citizen or organization from the community for their contribution and/or exceptional support of the Ozaukee County 4-H Program.
2025 Friend of 4-H Award: Ryan “Fig” Figarino
Fig is the head of Operations at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, received the Friend of 4-H Award for his unwavering support, reliability, and hands-on partnership with 4-H events throughout the year. His work behind the scenes ensures the success of programs held at the fairgrounds, from horse shows to The Haunt.
2025 Friend of 4-H Award: Tello’s Grille and Catering
Tello’s, owned by Angel Tello, was recognized as a Friend of 4-H for generously donating sixty $20 gift certificates—totaling $1,200—for the 2025 Business Awards at county fair. Their ongoing support and public recognition of 4-H youth projects have brought greater awareness to the program.
Friends of 4-H
- 1953- Dr. Moats, Sr.
- 1960- Waubeka Mill
- 1961- County Homemakers
- 1963- Port Savings & Loan
- 1964- W.G.L.B.
- 1965- Wasaukee Horseman’s Club
- 1966- Cedarburg Fire Department
- 1967- Dr. Bailey & Vern Arendt
- 1968- Mrs. Helen Weyker
- 1970- Gordon Griffiths & Roman Hoffman
- 1971- Art Kelm
- 1972- Erwin Riemer
- 1974- Lutz Rathke
- 1975- Mr./Mrs. Emil Paulus & Mr. Russell T. Gilman
- 1976- Al Raetl & Warren Wickesburg
- 1977- Ray Blank
- 1980- John Blank
- 1982- Fred Scherf / Clarence (Otto) Neumann
- 1983- Mr. /Mrs. Arnold Groth
- 198- Randy Rieve / Dr. Moats, Sr.
- 1986- Milton Krumhus & George / Ellen Binsfeld-Lavista
- 1987- Ray Maas
- 1988- Earl/Loraine Boehlke
- 1989- Bill Ames
- 1989- Mark Paulus
- 1990- Roland Kison
- 1991- Richard Hauser
- 1992- Jack Janik / Ruth Mengsol
- 1993- Rhea Yovanovich
- 1994- Ellen Stocks
- 1995- Alice Sedgwick / Ambruster Jewelers
- 1996- Harold C. Dobberpuhl
- 1997- Kewaskum Frozen Foods
- 1998- Ozaukee County Dairy Promotion Committee
- 1999- LeRoy Haeuser
- 2000- Phyllis Linden
- 2001- Olsen’s Piggly Wiggly — Cedarburg
- 2002- Wayne Houpt/Suburban Harley-Davidson
- 2003- The Family of S. Duane Stroebel Sr.- Christine Stroebel-Scimeca, Robin Stroebel Cruz and Duey Stroebel, Jr.
- 2004- Beacon Health
- 2005- Roman Weninger/Five Corners Dodge
- 2006- Saukville Feeds
- 2007- Farm Bureau Breakfast Committee
- 2007- Karrels Dairy Equipment
- 2008- Boehlke Hardware/Boehlke Bottled Gas
- 2009- Deb Kranitz/News Graphic
- 2010- Sager Happy Holsteins/John & Caryn Sager
- 2011- Melichar Broad Acres
- 2012- Kenneth Riemer
- 2013- Fred Buechler
- 2014- Richard Rathke
- 2014- Saukville Rifle and Pistol Club
- 2015- Kohl’s Associates in Action Program
- 2015- Ozaukee County Agricultural Society (Fair Board)
- 2016- The Roden Family and Echo Valley Farm
- 2017- Frenz Market
- 2017- Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation
- 2018- Mark Klas, Circle B Recreation Center
- 2018- Pamela Mueller
- 2019- Mike Krummey
- 2019- Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office
- 2020- Larry Budiac (Budiac Plumbing)
- 2020- Clay Hill
- 2021- Bernie’s Fine Meats (Steve & Sandy Bennett)
- 2021- Kevin and Sue Richison
- 2022- Cedarburg Lion’s Club
- 2022- Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly
- 2022- Luann Burmesch
- 2023- Judy Ford
- 2024- Claudia Breitengross
- 2024 – Out & Out Restaurant – Kevin Glendinning
