ONTARIO – 4-H Ontario has announced the selection of four ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.
The following 4-H youth were selected to represent 4-H Ontario in this prestigious role: Josh Brander (Wellington 4-H Association), Paige Grant (Grey 4-H Association), Claire McCorkindale (Perth 4-H Association) and Sidney Sicard (Grey 4-H Association).
JOSH BRANDER
The 2025 ambassadors commenced their term on March 22, at the 4-H Ontario Ambassador Luncheon in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
“I am thrilled to announce this year’s 4-H Ontario Ambassadors. This group of exceptional youth are truly a testament to the 4-H program and the leaders it fosters.
“I’m excited to see this year’s team in action and for them to grow their leadership, communication and facilitation skills as they travel across the province to represent 4-H Ontario at various events,” says Andy H, manager of youth experience at 4-H Ontario.
For 20 years, the 4-H Ontario Ambassador program has provided youth with specialized training in leadership, citizenship, communications and public relations.
4-H Ontario Ambassadors will apply these advanced skills to recruit new 4-H participants and share the 4-H story.
The 2025 Ambassadors will attend 4-H Ontario events across the province and represent 4-H at community events to promote and advocate for the 4-H program.
The 4-H Ontario Ambassador program is sponsored by GROWMARK, Inc.
To schedule a 4-H Ontario Ambassador for an event, visit the 4-H website at 4-hontario.ca to complete the request form.
Josh Brander, Wellington 4-H Association
Josh Brander has participated in 4-H for the past 12 years in the Wellington 4-H Association, completing 88 4-H projects during his tenure.
Brander has also been active in 4-H at both the provincial and national level, attending events such as Youth Adventure Camp multiple times, Career Mania, National Members forum, Grow Canada Conference, Leap into Leadership conference, Dairy Sen$e and the International Rural Exchange to Ireland.
When asked why he wants to be a 4-H Ontario Ambassador, he says “I want to become an ambassador for 4-H so that I can promote 4-H to the youth that might not have otherwise heard about it. I believe everyone should have the chance to participate in 4-H, and I think anyone who joins benefits from their experiences.
“I want to share my story and spread the values and core fundamentals of why 4-H is so successful,” he said. “And why thousands of people over the span of 110 years have been giving it nothing but praise and credit for its commitment to community and youth leadership.
