4-H'ers honored with ?I Dare You? Leadership Award

Kaitlin Hora and Jordan Stout, both of the Jackson Jets 4-H Club, have been awarded the national "I Dare You Leadership Award" in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for leadership. This is the highest honor given to Washington County 4-H youth. It was presented at the 4-H Award Family Fun Night held on Nov. 8, 2014 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

The "I Dare You Leadership Award" is presented each year by the American Youth Foundation (AYF) in cooperation with principals, counselors, county 4-H agents, church groups, and other organizations across the country. The award was first offered in 1941 by the late William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, who challenged young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of service. The award takes its name from the book, "I Dare You!" written by Danforth, in which he commends the balanced life of mental, physical, social and spiritual development as the backbone of leadership.

In addition to a certificate of recognition, Hora and Stout received a copy of Danforth?s inspirational book, I Dare You!