VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Several people and businesses were recognized for their support of Barnes County 4-H during the end of year awards banquet held earlier this month inside the Valley City Eagles Club.

For those interested in becoming a member of the Barnes County 4-H club contact NDSU Barnes County Extension Educator Sue Milender Toppen at 701-845-8528.

The following are highlights captured during the Barnes County 4-H end of the year awards banquet.

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First year 4-Her- Marisa Hoffarth, all photos submitted to NewsDakota.com by the Barnes County 4-H club.
Members of the Barnes County 4-H Better Livestock Club.
Above photo: Barnes County Consumer Choice award and Jr. 4-H Award- Shannon Bryn (not pictured is Kaylee Janish for Jr. 4-H award.)
L to R: Champion Family and Consumer Science Exhibit- Grand Champion Alyssa Thomsen and Reserve Champion Chesney Thomsen.
R to L: Intermediate 4-H award Mikanna Christl and Braeden Olauson
Barnes County 4-H Key Club award, Ryan Janish.
R to L: Livestock Judging awards Laura Thoreson (1st) and Ian Nelson (2nd), Heather Fischer (not pictured, 3rd.)
L to R: Friend of 4-H award Mary Berntson of the Prairie Frame Shop with Randy Grueneich, NDSU Barnes County Extension Educator at the Prairie Frame Shop in Valley City.
ND Pork Producer award- Ian Nelson.
L to R: Friend of 4-H award- Rich Hass manager of the Valley City Eagles Club and NDSU Barnes County Extension Educator Randy Grueneich.
L to R: Sr. 4-H awards and Danforth Award went to Ryan Janish and Bethany Reiten. Photos submitted to NewsDakota.com by the Barnes County 4-H Club.

Others who received awards included: The Leadership award to Barb Thoreson.

Beginning year 4-H award went to Clair Utke.

Advanced 4-H Award went to Stephanie Hoffarth.

And the Jeremy Orn Barnes County 4-H Graduate Award went to Ryan Janish, Elly Milender and Megan Tichy.