Maine resident receives national 4-H volunteer award

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene and the student has been transported to a local hospital. The student’s family has been informed.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 or you may call the Dean of Students Office at 207-581-1406.

An investigation is underway and more details will be released when they become available. Our thoughts are with the student and their family.

Long Road has been cleared and is now accessible. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

October 30, 2018 Cooperative Extension, Outreach

The National 4-H Council has awarded Hazel Goodwin of Shapleigh, Maine the 2018 Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.

The prestigious, yearly award is presented to volunteers who have dedicated more than 10 years of their life to working with youth and exhibit exceptional commitment and contributions to 4-H and the community.

This year, Goodwin was chosen for the award from more than 20 candidates from around the nation. As the winner, Goodwin will receive a customized plaque, a crystal bowl and a donation in her name to the 4-H club of her choice in addition to nationwide recognition from the National 4-H Council.

For the last 86 years, Goodwin has been involved in 4-H. Since she was 9 years old, she has been an active member in the Four Leaf Clover 4-H Club in Shapleigh. She met her husband, Ronald, when they were members in the club.

In the 63 years that Goodwin has been a club leader, it is thought that she has directly impacted more than 1,260 youth, according to the National 4-H Council.

Goodwin also was selected for a 2018 6 Who Care Award from News Center Maine. In May 2017, she received the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award, the highest 4-H volunteer honor bestowed by UMaine Extension 4-H.

More information about Goodwin and the National 4-H award is online.