“In the 4 ½ short years Keri has been in Sumter County, she has not only turned around the 4-H program 100%, she has rapidly built an outstanding reputation as one of the best 4-H Agents in the state—both young and old,” stated Dr. Laura Perry Johnson, Southwest District Extension Director.
Extremely professional and optimistic, Hobbs is known by parents, youth, volunteers and Extension Staff across the state for her loyalty to her profession and her strive “To Make the Best Better” with her sweet disposition and caring personality she inspires others to be better just by her example. In a short period of time, Hobbs has received numerous district, state, and national awards including but not limited to: SW District Innovation Award Winner, GAE4HA Professional Achievement Award and NAE4HA Power of the Youth Award.
“Keri’s innovative ideas have brought grant programs into Sumter County to further enhance our 4-H programming and therefore provide more opportunity for our 4-Hers,” said Bill Starr, Sumter County Extension Coordinator.
Hobbs’ dedication and sacrifices of long work hours is one of the reasons why Sumter County 4-H is seen as one of the premier 4-H programs in the Southwest District. During the 2011-12 school year, Hobbs had enrolled 974 4-Hers in almost 30 organized clubs and many specialty programs, making Sumter County 4-H the 2nd highest 4-H program in Southwest District with Sumter County only being the 9th largest school system in the Southwest District.
Her perseverance and investment not only makes her a shooting and shining star for the Ryles Rising Star Award but also instills motivation in youth and adults alike to reach for the stars.
Left to Right: Bill
Starr, Sumter County Extension Coordinator pictured with Keri Gandy Hobbs,
former Sumter County 4-H Agent being recognized for her contributions to Sumter
County 4-H
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