Bernie Hambrice was a teacher and 4-H leader in St. Bernard Parish for 25 years. She could inspire more than 200 fourth- and fifth-graders to participate in her school's 4-H Clubs. Although retired, she still returns to volunteer and bring smiles to many children’s faces.

Marleen Mayfield of St. Bernard Parish has immersed herself in the parish 4-H program since 2003 as a club leader, advisory committee member, and summer 4-H camp volunteer locally and at the state 4-H camp. She assists youth with project work, service projects and leadership training. She also conducts recruiting and training for other adult leaders. Mayfield helped coordinate the 4-H after-school program at Andrew Jackson Elementary and organized one of the first 4-H clubs to return to St. Bernard after Hurricane Katrina. She received a Toyota Prius after Hurricane Katrina from Phoenix Suns basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire and was recognized with a Gold 4-H Club Award in 2003, 2004 and 2005. This award has not been given since Hurricane Katrina.

William Schehr has played a major role in the St. Bernard 4-H program since 2003. He began volunteering for 4-H as a construction captain for the St. Bernard Parish Community Playground. Mr. Schehr’s commitment to 4-H and the LSU AgCenter is evident by his willingness to serve on the 4-H Advisory and the Extension Advisory Leadership Councils for the past six years. After Hurricane Katrina, he was instrumental in helping reestablish the St. Bernard Parish Extension Office by serving on recovery committees. He has been a strong advocate for the LSU AcCenter to local and state governing officials, and he volunteers for 4-H Day at the Capitol. As a 4-H activity leader, he has helped conduct bicycle rodeos, petting zoos and environmental programs and has judged cookery contests. He has volunteered to supervise special needs children at camp that are affected by autism, Down Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. Additionally, he assists with hunter safety and canoeing activities at camp. For his extraordinary contributions to 4-H youth development, he was recognized as an Honorary Citizen of St. Bernard.