Carbon County 4-H leader named Volunteer of the Year

Dedicating their head, heart, hands and health (4-H) Deanna Maul of Campbell County and Marquita McNees of Carbon County have received 4-H Salute to Excellence Awards.

Nominators said both share qualities of inspiration and leadership to young 4-H'ers.

County 4-H programs each year can nominate two individual volunteers to receive these awards. Four regional winners are chosen in each award category and from those, one state winner is identified.

"Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program," said Sarah Torbert, state 4-H volunteer development specialist.

Maul's Outstanding Volunteer Award rec...