Heart of 4-H Award Winner: Phil Wharton

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Lancaster County 4-H presents a Heart of 4-H Award to a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer each month in recognition of outstanding volunteer serice. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.

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January 2022
Phil Wharton
Phil Wharton holding a 4-H balloon and a certificate.
Phil Wharton

A volunteer for six years, Phil has helped in a variety of roles:

  • Lancaster County 4-H Council member and chair of the chicken dinner fundraiser at the Lancaster County Super Fair. He has also helped at 4-H food stand at fair and 4-H Information Night.
  • Horse Volunteers in Program Service (VIPS) committee member.
  • Clover College helper by bringing his family’s miniature horse for “Horse Course” workshops.
  • Volunteer at Teen Council’s Overnight Lock-Ins for 4th & 5th graders.

“As a kid, I was not in 4-H, so I also get to learn more every year along with the kids,” he says. “I want to continue to help 4-H kids grow in different aspects such as confidence and community involvement. I truly enjoy being involved at the county fair. You get to watch the older 4-H kids helping the younger ones with their exhibits and getting ready for their livestock shows.”