A Morrin area youth is among the top 4-H'ers in the province being selected into the Premier’s Group.
Lowell Nelson is a member of the Rumsey 4-H Beef Club. He was one of 14 youth selected to be a 4-H Ambassador. As a member of this prestigious group, his role is to promote 4-H and youth involvement in Alberta. Selections were in Olds.
“As the longest-running youth organization in our province, 4-H is part of our province’s strong agricultural foundation and ensures our rich history and success continues by helping shape our future rural leaders. Congratulations to Jess (Verstappen, Premier's Award winner) and the 2014 Ambassadors for their exemplary leadership and commitment to 4-H and their communities,” said Veryln Olson, Minister, Agriculture and Rural Development.
Lowell’s mother Melanie explains selections are the top provincial event where 98 senior members of 4-H member are vying for the Premier’s Award. Lowell was selected to the Premier’s Group and from there, they are further tested to select the recipient for the Premier’s Award. This year it was Jess Verstappen of High Prairie.
Lowell is an active member of 4-H and a couple of years ago was a participant of a 4-H exchange the district undertook with an Ontario Club. He is also an active curler and one of the local youth working towards his Duke of Edinburgh award. He has attended a number of leadership program s and even worked as a camp councillor.
For his efforts, he was selected to attend the California 4-H Leadership Conference in Santa Cruz, California. This program will focus on developing leadership skills and discussing current issues that affect youth. He will be there August 14-17.
In 2013 Michele Hoover, also of the Drumheller District, was selected for the Premier’s Award.