Carol Nansel

Carol came to Shenandoah County in 1984 with experience as a 4-H member, 4-H All Star, IFYE and a 4-H volunteer. Today, Carol manages a large 4-H program that is grounded in the fundamentals of a strong volunteer base, strong community clubs, active 4-H All Star chapter, day and resident camps, local competitions, judging teams, 4-H project work, cloverbud and teen programs, interstate and international exchanges, achievement night recognition and a large 4-H/FFA livestock program. Her signature work has been with international programs, including a program for teens developed in the Dominican Republic.

Education

• Virginia Tech, B.S. in Management, Housing and Family Development

Positions within VCE - Shenandoah County

• Extension Agent, 4-H, 1984 – present
  
• Unit Coordinator, 1995-2003 and 2004-2007

Major Awards

• 2022 – State winner, VT Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Extension
• 2018 – State Distinguished Service Award, ESP
• 2010 – National Meritorious Service Award, NAE4-HA
• 2009 – State Outstanding Individual, ESP
• 2008 – State International Service, ESP
• 2007 – National World Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development, NAE4-HA
• 2007 – Sustained International Program Excellence State Team, States 4-H International Exchange Program
• 2006 – NW District VCE Programming Award – New Initiative
• 2006 – NW District VCE Programming Team Award – ELC’s
• 2004 – Hall of Fame inductee, Virginia Chapter of 4-H All Stars
• 2003 – State Mid-Career Award, ESP
• 2002 – National Distinguished Service Award, NAE4-HA
• 2000 – Outstanding NW District Agent Working with 4-H Volunteers, VAA4-HVL
• 1994 – C. Dean Allen Award for Excellence in 4-H All Star and International Programs, VA 4-H All Stars
• 1993 – State International Service, ESP