Wisconsin 4-H is excited to announce 12 Hall of Fame Laureates for 2026.
The Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state and national levels. The candidates represent 4-H in the broadest sense — they may be 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, UW–Madison Division of Extension professionals, or staff employees who had an impact on the lives of children, their community, or state through significant contributions of time, energy, or financial resource to 4-H and its members.
- Norma Ausman-Chippewa County Volunteer
- Lisa Cochart-Kewaunee County Volunteer
- Jerry & Melanie Donath-Barron County Volunteers
- Elizabeth Haag-retired Home Economist (Jefferson County)
- Dale Leidheiser-retired 4-H Program Leader
- Charlie & Ruth Lindegarde-Dodge County Volunteers
- JoAnn Maedke-Fond du Lac County Volunteers
- Becky Merwin-Walworth County Volunteer
- Kathryn Noll-Buffalo County Volunteer
- Ruthann Rehberg-Price County Volunteer
- Millaine Wells-Kewaunee County Volunteer
The 2026 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony will be April 18 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Wausau-Rothschild. Registration information will be available soon.
