AWARDS
If you have questions about awards, contact Tracy at tanderson14@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
Community Service Awards — all Lancaster County 4-H members are eligible to apply for this award which is based on the number of hours of community service through 4-H. New this year: Do not include community service projects done through school, church, or other organizations. There will be two categories: Five winners in the 14 years of age and over category and 10 winners in the 13 and under.
I Dare You Leadership Award — The award recognizes youth who strive to be their personal best and make a positive difference in their schools, youth groups, 4-H clubs and communities. Anyone can make nominations.
Outstanding 4-H Member Award — presented to an individual 14 years of age or older who has excelled in their involvement with the 4-H program. The basis for selection appraises the variety and depth of 4-H activities. Anyone can make nominations.
Meritorious Service Award — presented to individuals or organizations who have exhibited consistent and strong support of the Lancaster County 4-H program. 4-H members are not eligible. Anyone can make nominations.
Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program —
recognizes the accomplishments of 4-H’ers ages 8–18. Youth can progress from Level 1 up to Level 6. At the beginning of the 4-H year, youth choose goals from a provided list and at the end of the 4-H year, fill out a report which documents their accomplishments.*
Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolios — are a record of a 4-H’ers career. Portfolios include a listing of personal growth and leadership experiences related to the knowledge learned, skills gained and community service/volunteer activities experienced through 4-H.
Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence — 4-H clubs which meet criteria outlined by the state 4-H office are recognized as a “Club of Excellence.” Some of the criteria includes: choose/elect youth officers, have one club project (related to curriculum) which they do together, and complete one community service project. Forms are to be filled out by club leaders.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
For graduating high school seniors enrolled
in the Lancaster County 4-H program. If you have questions about scholarships, contact Cole at cmeador2@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
4-H Council — six $500 scholarships to active Lancaster County 4-H members who have excelled in their involvement with the 4-H program.
4-H Teen Council — two $250 scholarships to Lancaster County 4-H’ers who are active in 4-H Teen Council.
Lincoln Center Kiwanis — one $1,000 scholarship to an active Lancaster County 4-H’er.
Lane Community 4-H Scholarship — one $200 scholarship to a Lancaster County 4-H member attending Raymond Central High School.
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship — two $500 scholarships to Nebraska 4-H’ers. Each applicant must have exhibited his/her projects in a county fair or at the State Fair within the last four years. Lancaster County 4-H selects county finalist. Note: Deadline is Dec. 1.
Nebraska 4-H Scholarships — there are several statewide Nebraska 4-H scholarships.
Go to http://www.ne4hfoundation.org/resources/scholarships-and-awards for more information. Deadline is March 2.
Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards — two scholarships to UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources or College of Education and Human Sciences. Note: Deadline is March 15.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/t0p