Megan Suehring, Shawano County’s 4-H positive youth development educator, recently received two awards at the Wisconsin Joint Council of Extension Professionals Conference.
She and other honored individuals demonstrate excellence in their professional responsibilities, leadership in developing high‐quality youth programs, and commitment to positive youth development.
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes dedication and impact of the service in the field of youth development and highlights significant contributions to strengthening 4‐H Youth Development efforts across Wisconsin for colleagues in the field more than seven years.
Suehring is known for expanding access, strengthening community partnerships, and leading innovative youth mental health and camp initiatives. Her award‐winning work, statewide leadership, and commitment to inclusive and relationship‐centered programming have shaped resilient youth and vibrant communities across Shawano County and beyond.
Suehring was also awarded the Colleague of the Year Award, citing exceptional contributions toward programmatic effectiveness — actions that contribute to the maximum success in programming such as developing and conducting innovative and effective youth development programs, outstanding efforts in outreach methods, employing a creative approach to work, and providing guidance and leadership to colleagues in a program area of expertise.
Suehring has served as the 4-H positive youth development educator for UW-Extension Shawano County for eight years.
