In 2002, the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals, National 4-H Council, and 4-H National Headquarters partnered to create the National 4-H Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, Extension professionals, staff employees, donors and others who made a significant impact on the 4-H program and/or 4-H members through the contribution of time, energy, and/or financial resources at the local, state or national level. Individuals from Georgia are listed below.
![Herman Talmadge](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/htalmadge-1.jpg)
Herman Talmadge
2002
![Herman Talmadge](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/htalmadge-1.jpg)
![G.C. Adams](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/gcadams-1.jpg)
G.C. Adams
2002
![G.C. Adams](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/gcadams-1.jpg)
![Mary Cresswell](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/mcresswell-1.jpg)
Mary Cresswell
2002
![Mary Cresswell](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/mcresswell-1.jpg)
![Bill Sutton](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/bsutton-1.jpg)
Bill Sutton
2002
![Bill Sutton](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/bsutton-1.jpg)
![Tommy Walton](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/twalton-1.jpg)
Tommy Walton
2004
![Tommy Walton](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/twalton-1.jpg)
![Martha Harrison Jones](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/mjones-1.jpg)
Martha Harrison Jones
2004
![Martha Harrison Jones](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/mjones-1.jpg)
![Otis ONeal](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/osoneal-1.jpg)
Otis ONeal
2006
![Otis ONeal](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/osoneal-1.jpg)
![Tommy Irvin](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/tirvin-1.jpg)
Tommy Irvin
2007
![Tommy Irvin](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/tirvin-1.jpg)
![Rhonwyn Lowry](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/rlowry-1.jpg)
Rhonwyn Lowry
2009
![Rhonwyn Lowry](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/rlowry-1.jpg)
![Saxby Chambliss](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/schambliss-1.jpg)
Saxby Chambliss
2009
![Saxby Chambliss](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/schambliss-1.jpg)
![Harold Darden](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/hdarden-1.jpg)
Harold Darden
2010
![Harold Darden](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/hdarden-1.jpg)
![Tom Rodgers](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/trodgers-1.jpg)
Tom Rodgers
2011
![Tom Rodgers](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/trodgers-1.jpg)
![Diane Davies](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/ddavies-1.jpg)
Diane Davies
2012
![Diane Davies](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/ddavies-1.jpg)
![Bo Ryles](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/rryles-1.jpg)
Bo Ryles
2013
![Bo Ryles](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/rryles-1.jpg)
![Emmie Nelson](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/ENelson-Small2.jpg)
Emmie Nelson
2014
![Emmie Nelson](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/ENelson-Small2.jpg)
![Percy Hunter Stone](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/PercyHunterStone-.jpg)
Percy Hunter Stone
2022
![Percy Hunter Stone](https://georgia4h.org/wp-content/uploads/PercyHunterStone-.jpg)
Stone strengthened all facets of the 4-H program for Black 4-H’ers by creating a more organized framework, incorporating more leadership training for members, and introducing more opportunities competition. As a result, membership grew significantly across the state.
The State 4-H Club staff decided to consolidate the girls’ program with the boys’ program in 1933. The first State Federation for Negro 4-H Club Boys and Girls was established in August 1933 under Stone’s direction.
After the club was well established, camping became Stone’s next priority. Camp Ralstonia was opened in 1928 as the first camp built, owned, and operated for Black 4-H members. Several years later, Stone evaluated and concluded that space for camping and other 4-H gatherings of Black 4-H members was limited.
In 1939, Stone acquired property in Laurens County, Georgia to begin construction of the Dublin 4-H Center for Black 4-H members. World War II slowed the construction of the new facility, but Stone continued his effort to complete the center.
There were 50,000 Black 4-H members in Georgia by 1954. Stone retired from Extension in 1956 and moved to Washington, D.C. and returned to Georgia in 1957 to celebrate the completion and dedication of the Dublin 4-H Center.