Established by Christa M. von Buchler in memory of her husband, Helmut, and her son Hartmut. The von Buchlers came to Bartholomew County from Germany in 1955. Their family has always been involved with the 4-H program.

Established in 2008 in memory of Frank Burbrink by his parents, Greg and Bonnie Burbrink, and family and friends to celebrate and honor Frank’s love of 4-H and the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair. Frank was a nine-year member of the Bartholomew County 4-H program and held various leadership positions on 4-H and the Fair Board until his death from a car accident in 2007.