Brandon Gilbertson receives 4-H Key Award
Brandon Gilbertson of Elk Mound is the recipient of the 4-H Key Award presented July 30th at the Dunn County Fair in Menomonie. He is a member of the Elk Meadow 4-H Club.
The award was presented by Dunn County Farm Bureau President, Marv Prestrud. This is the 43rd consecutive year the 4-H Key Award is being sponsored by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company.
The Key Award, the highest award given to 4-H members, recognizes those who have shown consistent growth in their 4-H program, who have developed their citizenship and leadership abilities, and who have been helpful members in their club and community. Although it is a state award, Key Award recipients are determined by the county 4-H leader’s organization, which evaluates a member’s total record in making its decision.
Brandon is the son of Kevin and Kay Gilbertson. He has been involved in Elk Meadow 4-H club for 9 years. Brandon has earned the achievement, citizenship and leadership awards prior to receiving the honor of the Key award. In his club, he has held the position of treasurer and vice president. He has been involved in a variety of projects including: dairy, swine, beef, dogs, scale model, music, speaking, crops, foods & nutrition and drawing & painting. He has also been involved in a few club drama and music productions and has also participated in a club performance at state fair. Brandon has been an active member of the Dunn County Dairy judging team. He was unable to partake in the judging event this year, as he had the honor of participating in Citizen Washington Focus – a leadership trip that exposes 4-H members to writing bills and exploring the history of our nation in Washington D.C. Brandon also participated in the American Spirit Trip last summer. He has attended 4-H camps and served as a counselor for Cloverbud day camp. Brandon helps his club organize June Dairy month promotion at the local park. He was also able to serve at the community table in Eau Claire with other 4-H members. Brandon enjoys helping younger members in all projects that he is involved with. He attributes his success to hard work, perseverance, his parent’s support, and working together with his younger siblings, Bailey and Kaleb. Brandon will be a senior at Elk Mound High school this year. In addition to 4-H, he has held leadership roles in his chapter FFA, he will serve as this year’s president. He is also active in football, powerlifting, band, and church activities. He is excited about agriculture and enjoys all aspects of working on his family’s farm.
The Dunn County Farm Bureau, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation and Rural Mutual Insurance Company are very pleased to be a part of this program, and we wish to extend our congratulations to Brandon for a job well done!
