MAIDSTONE — Mary-Ann Carson of Maidstone is among individuals recently recognized as lifetime honourary members by 4-H Canada.
Each year, the 4-H National Awards recognize extraordinary contributions of supporters, volunteers and alumni who embody the mission of 4-H and make an impact on youth and the communities they serve.
Carson has devoted more than 37 years to 4-H in a variety of roles, from youth member to club leader to Saskatchewan 4-H Council president.
According to 4-H Canada, throughout her 4-H journey, Carson has been an inspiration to the leaders, parents, co-workers and youth members around her. First joining 4-H as a youth member in the Happy Valley and Edgeley Multiple 4-H clubs, she went on to become a volunteer leader and has dedicated more than 35 years to the Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club.
Carson has also had a huge impact at the governance level of 4-H in Canada, volunteering for executive positions on the Saskatchewan 4-H Council and Foundation for 23 years, as well as eight years at the national level on the 4-H Canada board of directors. She is also a long-standing volunteer with the District 35 4-H Council in Saskatchewan, where she’s dedicated her time and energy to numerous committees and helped to spearhead the Chad Bullerwell Memorial Bursary and the District 35 Hall of Fame.
From judging achievement days to hosting exchange programs to organizing the multi-project portion of the annual 4-H Expo in Lloydminster, Sask., Carson continues to be highly active in the 4-H community, dedicating countless hours to the 4-H program. Her efforts have been celebrated through the Saskatchewan 4-H Council’s Golden Jubilee Award for Outstanding Service, and she was iinducted into the Saskatchewan 4-H Council Hall of Fame in 2011.
