Hannah R. Bishop

Hannah is the 4-H Extension Agent for the Dinwiddie Extension Office. The Dinwiddie 4-H program offers a wide variety of clubs and activities for the community. Hannah oversees club management, marketing, 4-H camp, in-school programs, fundraising, and volunteer development. 

Education

• Virginia Tech - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Sciences, Minors in Animal and Poultry Science and Agricultural Economics, 2014
• Virginia Tech - Master of Science in Agriculture and Life Science - Education, 2018

Work Experience

2019-present: Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Dinwiddie

2015-2018: Associate Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Dinwiddie

2013-2014: Virginia Cooperative Extension Summer Intern, Dinwiddie

Professional Certifications

• Master 4-H Camp Director
• Instructor - Archery Shooting Education
• Instructor - Project Learning Tree
• Instructor - Project WET
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Instructor - MyPI Youth Emergency Preparedness
• Instructor - Yoga for Kids
• Instructor - Character Counts! 

Awards and Honors

• 2025: Margaret R. Svoboda Award for Excellence in Extension Service
• 2025: Epsilon Sigma Phi (VA Chapter) Distinguished Team Award (Team led by Chad Proudfoot)
• 2025: VESA Superlative Award - Most Likely to Say "I Have a Spreadsheet for That"
• 2025: VCE Program Excellence Award - Southeast District Winner - New Initiatives
• 2025: VCE Program Excellence Award - Statewide Winner - Program Impact
• 2025: Southern Region Chamber of Commerce (SOVA) Non-Profit of the Year
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Excellence in Teen Programming
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - 4-H Club Support Award
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Jim Kahler Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Award
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Excellence in Peer Professional Development Award (Team led by Chad Proudfoot)
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Promotional Piece (Individual)
• 2025: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Social Media Piece (Individual)
• 2024: Episilon Sigma Ph (VA Chapter) - Diversity/Multicultural Individual Award
• 2024: SOVA Chamber Non Profit of the Month
• 2024: VCE Program Excellence Award - SE District Winner - Interdisciplinary (with Jessica Jones)
• 2024: SE Quarterly Faculty Award
• 2023: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Social Media Package/Campaign (Individual)
• 2023: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Media Presentation
• 2023: Virginia 4-H All Star Award
• 2023: Dinwiddie Chamber Non Profit of the Year
• 2022: NAE4HYDP Distinguished Service Award
• 2022: Innovative Programming Award
• 2021: NAE4HYDP Achievement in Service Award
• 2021: VAE4HYDP Communicator Award - Video Program
• 2021: Dinwiddie Chamber of Commerce Non Profit of the Year
• 2020: ESP (VA Chapter) - Less than Five Year Award
• 2020: VAE4HYDP Specialty Award - Diversity and Inclusion
• 2019: Innovative Program Award
• 2018: Innovative Program Award
• 2017: State Program Excellence Award in Program Marketing
• 2017: Central District Program Excellence Award in Program Marketing
• 2017: Agriculture Innovative Program Award
• 2017: Innovative Program Award
• 2015: NACAA First Place Winner in Video Communications (led by Mike Parrish)
• 2015: State First Place Winner in Video Communications (led by Mike Parrish)

Professional Associations

• Virginia Association of 4-H Agents
• Virginia Extension Service Association
• National Association of 4-H Agents
• Episilon Sigma Phi