The Marti Williams family received a standing ovation at the annual Geary County 4-H Achievement celebration Saturday night. They were named the 4-H Family of the Year.

Marti said she grew up as a 4-H member for 14 years. “So to be able to give back and be a leader is big.”Her three children, Aleeya, Jewels and Adrian are all involved in the Geary County program.

Marti stated her girls participate in arts and craft, photography, foods and nutrition while her son enjoys leggos, robotics, he likes to build robots. Aleeya is one of the 4-H Queens this year.

When the Family of the Year Award was presented it was a moving moment for Marti. “It’s huge. Without our 4-H family this year I wouldn’t….I wouldn’t be where I am right now. ” She explained her son, 9-year old Adrian,  is battling cancer, a non-Hodgins lymphoma, Burkitt Lymphoma. He was diagnosed on July 1st and is doing well in recovery.

Aleeya is also one of the Outstanding Girls of the Year in Geary County 4-H. The other recipient of that award is Rylie Ellis, who is also one of the 4-H Queens this year.

The Key Award recipients included Lindsey Ascher and Kaitlyn Butler. George and Connie Poland were the 4-H Appreciation Award recipients, Josie Strauss was presented the Rob Smith Citizenship Award, the Clarks Creek 4-H Club the Fair Trophy, the Lyons Creek 4-H club the Herdsman Trophy and Kaitlyn Butler was  given the I Dare You Award.