2023-2024 4-H Recognition Event

4-H 2023-2024 Recognition Event

Apply for Awards!

Now is your chance to apply for County Level Awards! We have a variety of awards for youth, volunteers, and clubs. Applications will be open no later than Friday, October 4th. You can find all corresponding applications for the following awards below. All award applications are due no later than December 15th, 2024, late submissions WILL NOT be considered.

Youth Awards:  Youth Awards: (note, age is based on your 4-H age as of January 1, 2024)

  • 4-H Project Area Awards (Youth ages 8-19) PDF
  • 4-H Member Community Service Award (Youth ages 13-19) PDF
  • 4-H Member Leadership and Personal Growth Award (youth ages 8-19) PDF
  • 4-H Member Sportsmanship Award (youth ages 12-19) PDF
  • Wayne County 4-H High Achievement Award (Youth ages 14-19) PDF

*Adult Awards: 

  • 4-H Leader of the Year Award (must be a 4-H club leader) PDF
  • 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award (must be a Gold Wayne County 4-H Volunteer) PDF
  • Friend of 4-H Award (individual or organization who has greatly supported Wayne County 4-H) PDF

*Correction please note that the minimum number of words required for the adult awards narrative is "500 words" and the applications say 1,000 words in error.

Club Award: 

  • 4-H Club Outstanding Achievement Award PDF

All 4-H members and Volunteers will automatically be recognized for their years of service/membership at the 2023-2024 4-H Recognition Event.

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