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NAT'L 4-H COUNCIL HONORS TWO FAMOUS ALUMS, NAMES INAUGURAL LUMINARY HONOREES
Apr. 7, 2017
Source: National 4-H Council
This year, we were honored to have two proud alumni as hosts, both hailing from New York 4‑H and having a passion for culinary arts.
Chefs Anne Burrell and Lazarus Lynch led the evening, delighting attendees with their 4‑H stories and their work today, sprinkling in a little humor for good measure. Neither alumni are strangers to the Legacy experience. Anne was awarded the Distinguished 4‑H Alumni Medallion in 2015, which was presented to her by none other than Lazarus himself.
During the pre-Legacy festivities, National 4‑H Council was honored to host the inaugural 4‑H Luminaries, a group of influential 4‑H alumni who will serve as 4‑H ambassadors, supporters, and fundraisers for the 4‑H mission. From doctors to politicians, entertainers to C-suite executives, over 50 4‑H alumni with varied backgrounds have Raised their Hands and signed on to use their platforms to share the power of 4‑H.
The Distinguished 4‑H Alumni Medallion was awarded to three phenomenal alumni who credit the skills learned in 4‑H for their success today. The recipients are: Aubrey Plaza, Emmy-nominated actress and producer, and Delaware 4‑H alumna; Dr. Faustino Bernadett, co-founder of the Molina Foundational and California 4‑H alumnus; and Kent Bazemore, shooting guard for the Atlanta Hawks and North Carolina 4‑H alumnus.
While Kent was not able to attend the event due to an unexpected injury, Aubrey and Dr. Bernadett were in attendance, eager to share stories of their time in 4‑H and how the program made an impact on their lives then and now. This was a theme that was prevalent throughout the evening.
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