What the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony Is
Each August the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame formally inducts its newest members at a ceremony at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock. The Hall of Fame was created in 2008, during the 100th anniversary of Louisiana 4-H, to honor outstanding 4-H volunteers, leaders and Extension retirees who have dedicated their service to the youth of the program and the state. The most recent ceremony was held on August 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Who Gets Inducted
Up to twelve people are honored each year. Honorees are volunteers, leaders and Extension retirees, plus supporters who have given their time to 4-H youth.
How the Selection Works: The Timeline
- December to January. Nominations open. Anyone can nominate a volunteer, supporter or retiree by contacting their Parish 4-H Agent.
- February. Nominations are scored.
- April. Honorees are announced during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
- August. Inductees are formally welcomed at the ceremony at Camp Grant Walker.
What Happens at the Ceremony
Speakers from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service open the program. Honorees who cannot attend are accepted by family. In 2025, held August 9 in the multipurpose pavilion, the Class of 2025 had 12 members:
- Johnny Boudreaux (Vermilion), Rosy Williams Bromell (Lincoln), Mike Burns (Grant), Mike Couvillon (Vermilion), Clint Depew (4-H State Office), Raymond Latiolais (St. Martin)
- Amy Magee (Jackson), Judith Ann McKee (Caldwell), Staci Albritton Mitchell (Ouachita), Patsy Sonnier (Lafayette), Darlene Taylor (Cameron), Steve White (Calcasieu)
Louisiana 4-H reached more than 148,000 youth statewide that year, and the remarks credited inductees' work with that growth. Bromell had chaired the Louisiana 4-H Foundation Board and helped secure funding for the pavilion where the ceremony was held. Depew worked for Louisiana 4-H for more than 30 years, focusing on equine science. Mitchell, the mayor of West Monroe, has been in 4-H since age 10.
The 2024 ceremony, on August 10, inducted another 12 honorees with a combined 325 years of participation and service. Among them were Vickie Weeks of Winn Parish, in 4-H for six decades, and Terry Dumas of the State Office, with 37 years of service.
Cost
No admission charge was announced.
Where
Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, 3000 LA-8, Pollock, Louisiana 71467.
Questions
Can I nominate someone?
Yes. Contact your Parish 4-H Agent during the nomination window, December to January.
Can a current 4-H member be inducted?
The Hall of Fame honors volunteers, leaders and Extension retirees, so it is for adults.
Where can I read inductee biographies?
Biographies and past inductees are on the Louisiana 4-H website.
Who do I contact?
Brittany Babineaux is the contact listed on the LSU AgCenter events calendar, or call your Parish 4-H Agent.
Official Links
- LSU AgCenter events calendar: date, time, address and contact
- Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame: criteria, nominations and timeline
- 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony highlights dedication to youth development: 2025 ceremony
- Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame welcomes new members: 2024 ceremony
LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension in Louisiana: The Essentials
The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is part of the LSU AgCenter, with faculty at five regional centers and in all 64 parishes, per the AgCenter overview.
What it offers
Programs cover 4-H and youth development, agriculture and pest management, horticulture, health and wellness, and natural resources, delivered through demonstrations, workshops, field days and newsletters.
4-H and livestock
Parish 4-H offices enroll youth and support the parish, district and state livestock show circuit. The 2026 state show ran February 14 to 21 in Gonzales, per the AgCenter report.
For producers
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program, created in 2001, has certified or recertified 381 producers since 2006, per the AgCenter.
Next steps
Find your parish office in the AgCenter directory and call before you buy an animal, plant a crop or start a project.
Read the full guide: LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension in Louisiana
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- Christmas Time at the Farm
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Bossier City, LA | Organizer: LSU AgCenter Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.