HidalgoCounty4-H Awards

Deadline: July30,2015

YouthAwards

Award Requirements

  • Tobe eligibleforthese awards,amembermustsubmitacompleted application and a completedrecordbooktothe County Extension Officebytheposteddeadline.
  • Within the lastcalendaryear,theapplicantmusthave participated inoneormoreofthe activities in atleastthree(3)ofthe followingareas:methoddemonstration/4-H presentation contests,projectsexhibits,camps,Leadership Labs,citizenship activities, publicrelations (demonstrations,speeches,posterdisplays,radio,TV,newspaper, etc...)
  • Within the lastcalendar year,applicantmusthave participated in oneormore communityservice activities.
  • Awardsarebasedon 4-H involvement,showpersonalgrowth,leadershipcharacteristics and abilities,andcommunityservice.
  • Each awardmayonlybe received oncein a4-Hmemberscareer.
  • Each applicantmustalsocomplete an interview. Interviewdates will beheldThursday August6, 2015 (date is tentative to change) atthecountyextension office.

SeniorAwardsRequirements(14-18yearsold asofAug.31,2014)

  • Gold Star
  • Mustbe atleast15yearsold,asofAugust31ofthe previousyear.
  • Musthavethree(3)ormoreyearsinthe4-H program,including thecurrentyear.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbookin theyearthe4-Heristo be consideredforthe award.
  • Musthave completed projectsinthreedifferentprojectareas,including submission ofappropriate recordforms.
  • Duringlastthree(3)yearsin 4-Hmusthave exhibited leadership skillsbyserving as a4-H officerorcommittee chair(club,county,districtorstate),and/orasa teen leadersin anactivityorproject.
  • IDareYou
  • Mustbe enrolled asa sophomore,junior,orseniorin highschool.
  • Awardbased on ability to demonstratea commitmenttodevelopingyour personalbestandmaking apositive difference inthe community.
  • OutstandingSenior
  • Mustbe a senior4-Hmember.
  • Musthavethree(3)ormoreyearsinthe4-H program,including thecurrentyear.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbookin theyearthe4-Heristo be consideredforthe award.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave participated atcounty/district/state4-Hevents.
  • Musthave shown the abilityto organize 4-H activities.
  • SeniorRookie oftheyear
  • Mustbe a senior4-Hmember.
  • Mustbe afirstyear4-Hmember.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave participated atcounty/district/state4-Hevents.

IntermediateAwardsRequirements(11-13yearsold asofAug.31,2014)

  • SilverStar
  • Mustbe atleast13yearsold asofAugust31 ofthe previousyear.
  • Mustbe an intermediate4-H member.
  • Musthavetwo (3)ormore yearsinthe 4-H program.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbook in theyearthe4-Heristo be consideredforthe award.
  • Musthave completed projectsinthreedifferentprojectareas,including submission ofappropriate recordforms.
  • Duringlast3 yearsin 4-H musthave exhibited leadership skillsbyserving as a4- H officerorcommitteechair(club,county,districtorstate),and/orasateen leadersin anactivityorproject.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Outstanding Intermediate
  • Mustbe an intermediate4-H member.
  • Musthavetwo (3)ormore yearsinthe 4-H program.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave participated atcounty/district/state4-Hevents.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbookforpast2 years,including currentyear.
  • Musthave shown theabilityto organize 4-H activities.
  • Intermediate Rookie oftheyear
  • Mustbe an intermediate4-H member.
  • Mustbe afirstyear4-Hmember.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave participated atcounty/district/state4-Hevents.

JuniorAwardsRequirements(3rdgrade-10yearsold asofAug.31,2014)

  • Bronze Star
  • Mustbe ajunior4-Hmember
  • Musthavetwo (2)ormore yearsinthe 4-H program.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave participated atcounty/district/state4-Hevents.
  • Mustcompleteone4-Hproject.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbookin theyear4-Heris to be consideredfortheaward.
  • OutstandingJunior
  • Mustbe ajunior4-Hmember.
  • Musthavetwo (2)ormore yearsinthe 4-H program.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave completed one 4-H project.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbookin theyear4-Heris to be consideredfortheaward.
  • JuniorRookie ofthe year
  • Mustbe ajunior4-Hmember.
  • Mustbe afirst(1)year4-H member.
  • Regularattendance at4-H meetingsand activities.
  • Musthave participated atcounty/district/state4-Hevents.
  • Musthave submittedanawardsprogramrecordbookin theyear 4-Heris to be consideredfortheaward.

CloverAwardsRequirements(gradesK- 2ndas ofAug. 31,2014)

  • OutstandingClover
  • Mustbe a clover4-Hmember.
  • Musthave atleast1 ormoreyearsinthe 4-H program. oMusthave participated inatleastone(1)countycontest. o Musthave demonstratedactive projectwork.
  • Musthave submittedarecordbookintheyear4-Heristo beconsideredforthe award.

AwardforAdults

Adult Leader of the Year:Anyadult leader thathasnotpreviouslybeen awardedthe recognitionon the countylevel is eligible. Each 4-H clubmaynominateone adult leader.Nomination applications aredue attheCountyExtensionOffice byJuly30, 2015in orderforthoseawards tobe presented atAchievement Night.

Friend of4-H:Anybusiness or individual that has contributed their time,moneyand effortstopromote4-Hprograms in the countyandhasnot previouslyreceived the recognitionon the countylevel, is eligible. Each 4-H club is responsiblefor selecting one “Friend of 4-H”and submitting theapplicationtothe CountyExtensionOfficeby July30, 2015inorder to bepresented at Hidalgo CountyAchievement Night.