It is a pleasure to announce the recipient of the 2016 NAE4-HA 4-H Military Partnership Award, Brent Broaddus, a Regional Specialized 4-H Youth Development Faculty member in the Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences at the University of Florida.
The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) 4-H Military Partnership Award is a collaboration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 4-H National Headquarters and Army Child, Youth and School Services, Air Force Child and Youth Programs, and Navy Child and Youth Programs. These USDA and Military Partnerships have a long history of successful programs for military connected children and youth who live on and off installations. The 4-H Military Partnership honors an individual or team each year with the NAE4-HA 4-H Military Partnership Award. Brent Broaddus, the 2016 recipient, received the NAE4-HA Military Partnership Award at the NAE4-HA Conference on October 13, 2016, for his support of military connected youth and their families in Florida and Europe. Brent has been instrumental in establishing 4-H clubs at MacDill Air Force Base and connecting geographically dispersed military youth with 4-H in Hillsborough County. Brent’s professional development trainings in Europe span five countries and eleven Air Force bases, providing unique professional development experiences and resources for Air Force Youth Programs staff. Brent’s enthusiasm for science and communication was captured in a statement from a MacDill parent: “4-H has made my daughter question a lot more and always ask the question ‘Why?’ and “How does that work?’ I have a more inquisitive and science aware daughter because of 4-H!” Brent’s dedication to military youth and families, commitment to excellence, and attention to detail is exemplary. Congratulations Brent!
