Announcing the 2025 National 4-H Trip Winners
We are delighted to officially announce the 2025 National 4-H Trip Winners, selected through the competitive Application, Resume, Interview, and Essay (AIRE) competition. These outstanding 4-H’ers have demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, and achievement, earning the opportunity to represent North Carolina 4-H on the national stage.
The winners were first recognized during Wednesday’s session at 4-H Congress, but we are excited to share this news more broadly so that our entire 4-H community can join in celebrating their success.
2025 National 4-H Congress
📅 November 28–December 2, 2025
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
2025 National 4-H Conference
📅 Dates: TBD
📍 Arlington, Virginia
2025 National Leadership Conference
📅 June 14–21, 2026
📍 Miniwanca – Shelby, Michigan
We extend our congratulations to all of our 2025 National 4-H Trip Winners. Your hard work and dedication have earned you a place at some of the most prestigious 4-H events in the country. We look forward to seeing you represent North Carolina 4-H with pride, leadership, and enthusiasm.
Congratulations again to our winners – your journey is just beginning!
2025 National Trip Winners
National 4-H Congress
Lupita Ortiz - Catawba County
Aubrey Mekus - Union County
Selah Sigmon - Catawba County
Eli Dillon - Caldwell County
Leah Frick - Davie County
Logan Sundbom - Edgecombe County
Galyce Hamm - Nash County
Srajan Rastogi - Mecklenburg County
National 4-H Conference
Sarde Howell IV - Tyrrell County
Holly Thornburg - Franklin County
Nathan Croyle - Rowan County
Addyson Fulbright - Burke County
Amanda Davis - Durham County
Ethan Greer - Davidson County
National 4-H Leadership Conference
Will Odom - Tyrrell CountyFor more information on how to apply for one of our sponsored National 4-H Trips, contact your local 4-H Agent. Applications are due May 15th, 2026.
