UPDATED version from Hardin Co. OSU Extension 

KENTON __Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers gathered on Thursday, October 24 for a potluck meal and to watch the 2024 State Master Gardener Volunteers Conference award ceremony via Zoom. Five awards were awarded to the Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers. Awards achieved included: 

• Mark Badertscher- Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer Staff Coordinator 

• Gene James- Friend of the Master Gardener Volunteers 

• Outstanding Project in Community Service - Small County for 2024 Spring Program "Something Old,  New, Tried and True", coordinated by by Kim Thomas 

• Platinum Ohio State University Extension Standards for Excellence 

• Jill Simmons- Top 10 Nominee for Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year 

The Extension Office shared, "Congratulations to all of the Hardin County award winners. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer in Hardin County, call the Ohio State University Extension Office in  Hardin County at 419-674-2297."

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