CLEMSON, SC - A Clemson extension 4-H agent and a 4-H graduate turned volunteer won South Carolina Wildlife Federation Conservation awards recently at Furman University.

Karissa Ulmer, Clemson extension 4-H agent in Hampton and Allendale counties, won the education award for her educational programs in the area of natural resources.

She started a 4-H natural resources club; coordinated the certification of seven 4-H shotgun instructors; registered more than 50 youths in the 4-H FACE (Food and Cover Establishment) program; and brought in more than $11,000 in cash gift and grants to support her 4-H natural resources program plus her other work with natural resources.

Ulmer has been a 4-H agent since 2001.

Travis Cox (pictured), 4-H’er and volunteer in Oconee County, won the youth award for his work with the 4-H shooting sports program and other conservation groups. He worked with the shooting stations and 4-H air rifle trailer at the National Hunting and Fishing Day in Columbia; assisted the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Take One Make One trailer at the Sportsman Classic in Columbia, as well as many other natural resources events.

Cox, 20, has graduated from 4-H and has become a full-time volunteer.

The conservation awards program is an education program designed to recognize and encourage outstanding achievements in the conservation of South Carolina’s natural resources and in the preservation and enhancement of the quality of our environment. Recognition is given for exceptional accomplishment by individuals and organizations.