Nebraska 4‑H is now accepting nominations for a new awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions of 4-H volunteers across the state.
The Nebraska 4‑H Volunteer Recognition Awards honors adult volunteers, youth volunteers and multi-generational families who have provided meaningful contributions to Nebraska 4‑H. One Outstanding Adult Volunteer Award and One Emerging Adult Volunteer Award winner will be chosen for each of the state’s 10 Nebraska Extension Engagement zones. Statewide winners will be named in the youth volunteer and multi-generational family categories.
The nomination period runs through Thursday, March 20. Nominations can be submitted by any 4‑H member, family, supporter or Extension staff member. Nominees must fit the award categories and can be a volunteer for any Nebraska 4‑H experience. Some examples may include 4‑H club leader, project leader, junior leader, county or State Fair volunteer, special interest volunteer (such as robotics or shooting sports), afterschool club volunteer or 4-H camp volunteer. Winners will be announced virtually in April 2025. A special awards presentation will take place at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.
More information, along with the nomination form, is available online at: https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-recognition.