LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Erin Evans of Lower Lake and Emma Farrell of Kelseyville were named as the recipients of the 2018 Alexander Memorial Scholarship.

The award is presented annually at the FFA and 4-H Awards Ceremony at the Lake County Fair in memory of Paul Alexander, a past livestock superintendent at the fair, and his wife Otha.

This marks the 19th year and $13,000 of awards given to date.

Erin Evans is a recent graduate of California Connections Academy, North Bay. She is an 11-year member of Anderson Marsh 4-H and a Lake County 4-H All Star Ambassador. She has served multiple times as a 4-H club officer, teen leader and committee chair.

Her engagement with the community and service projects is impressive. She is passionate about agriculture and her many livestock projects. She will be continuing her post secondary education this fall at Lake County’s Woodland Community College.

Emma Farrell is a 2018 graduate of Lakeport Alternative School and a continuing student at Lake County’s Mendocino College Campus. She has been active in the 4-H organization since 2012.

Besides her many animal projects (beef, rabbits, poultry, cavies and dogs), she has devoted many hours to serving her community, working, and volunteering. She is planning to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.

Both recipients embody the ideals this award is meant to acknowledge: a strong work ethic, high character, and commitment to their club and community.

The scholarship application is distributed to Lake County High schools and local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters each spring or, for more information, contact coordinator Peggy Alexander at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..