Meeker County 4-H awards and recognition information

4-H members have the opportunity to apply for this award by sharing about their learning and experiences over the past 4-H year. 

Only one youth member will be selected each year to be recognized for this honor. 

Apply for the 4-H'er of the Year award (Google Doc).

These award recognize Meeker County 4-H members in grades 6+ that have excelled in one of the following areas:

• Longtime 4-H'er

• 4-H County Ambassador

• Animal Science member (Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse, Llama-Aplaca, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine, Pets, Exploring Animals, Horseless Horse, Horse Related, Science of Animals, and Veterinary Science)

• Expressive Arts member (Crafts, Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Photography, Public Presentations, Scrapbook, and Video)

• Family & Consumer Science member (Child & Family Development, Clothing, Consumer Education & Money Management, Food, Nutrition, Food Preservation, Health & Wellness, Home Environment, Needle Arts, and Quilting)

• Mechanical Science member (Aerospace, Bicycle, Computers, Engineering Design, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Science, Science Inquiry, Technology)

• Natural Science member (Fishing Sports, Natual Resources, Shooting Sports, and Wildlife Biology & Management)

• Personal Growth & Development member (4-H Marketing, Citizenship, Global Connections, Safety, Self-Determined, and Youth Leadership)

• Plant Science member (Agricultural Technology, Corn, Forages, Horticulture, Plant & Soil Science, Small Grains/Legumes, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Gardening, and Weeds & Pests)

Nominate an individual for an outstanding award (Google Form). 

This award recognizes 4-H members for outstanding contributions to 4-H and the community as citizens and leaders.  4-H is proud of its youth leaders! The Key Award recognizes your contributions to your club and the community, and encourages you to grow as an outstanding citizen. 

Apply for the Minnesota 4-H key award (Google Doc).

Records are a great way to reflect on your learning and share that learning with others. 

4-H members are honored based on project records submitted during the 4-H year that was just completed. 

There are project records and participation summaries.  Records should be done one per project completed in the 4-H year. Participation summaries are to be done one per year.

Members who submit their project records will receive project pins for their hard work and accomplishments.

Guides

• Youth guide to 4-H record keeping (Google Doc)
• Parent and volunteer guide to 4-H record keeping (Google Doc)

Records

• Participation summary - basic (grades 3-5) (Google Doc)
• Participation summary - experienced (grades 6+) (Google Doc)
• Project record -basic (grades 3-5) (Google Doc)
• Project record - experienced (grades 6+) (Google Doc)
• Planning calendar (Google Doc)
• Financial statement (Google Doc)

Best set of records

This award recognizes 4-H members for their exceptional record-keeping of their 4-H projects and learning. Eligible 4-H members must complete a compilation of project records for all projects exhibited at the Meeker County Fair that year. 

Recognition will be awarded for the top individuals in the basic division (grades 3-5) and experienced division (grades 6+).

Apply for the best set of records (Google Doc).

The Meeker County 4-H Federation supports up to three Meeker County 4-H members or alumni annually with a $500.00 educational scholarship. 

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Current Meeker County 4-H member or alumnus.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of 4-H membership, with the last 3 years in the Meeker County 4-H program.
• Demonstrate participation in 4-H leadership roles.
• Currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning.

You may apply up to three years after high school, but you are only eligible to receive the Meeker County 4-H Scholarship once.

Apply for an educational scholarship. (Google Doc)

This award recognizes our 4-H clubs for all of their hard work, dedication, and service to the community. Each club applying will complete the application together as a club, highlighting their participation throughout the past 4-H year.

Apply for 4-H honor club recognition (Google Doc).

These award recognize Meeker County 4-H members in grades 6+ that have excelled in one of the following areas:

• Longtime 4-H'er

• 4-H County Ambassador

• Animal Science member (Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse, Llama-Aplaca, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine, Pets, Exploring Animals, Horseless Horse, Horse Related, Science of Animals, and Veterinary Science)

• Expressive Arts member (Crafts, Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Photography, Public Presentations, Scrapbook, and Video)

• Family & Consumer Science member (Child & Family Development, Clothing, Consumer Education & Money Management, Food, Nutrition, Food Preservation, Health & Wellness, Home Environment, Needle Arts, and Quilting)

• Mechanical Science member (Aerospace, Bicycle, Computers, Engineering Design, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Science, Science Inquiry, Technology)

• Natural Science member (Fishing Sports, Natual Resources, Shooting Sports, and Wildlife Biology & Management)

• Personal Growth & Development member (4-H Marketing, Citizenship, Global Connections, Safety, Self-Determined, and Youth Leadership)

• Plant Science member (Agricultural Technology, Corn, Forages, Horticulture, Plant & Soil Science, Small Grains/Legumes, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetable, Fruit & Herb Gardening, and Weeds & Pests)

Nominate an individual for an outstanding award (Google Form). 

This award recognizes a younger 4-H member who has shown enthusiasm through their participation in a variety of 4-H activities and their positive attitude.  

To be eligible for this award, a member must be in third, fourth or fifth grade during the current 4-H year.  An adult club leader or 4-H volunteer may nominate one or two members to be considered for this award.  The nomination should be made without the member’s knowledge, so the awarding will be a surprise. 

Activities of this member might include:

• Attends and participates in club meetings

• Worker in the 4-H Foodstand at the county fair

• County fair exhibitor

• Show It Off Day (fashion revue, food revue, performing arts, public presentation)

• Community pride

• Arts In

• Club officer

Nominate a 4-H young achiever (Google Form). 

Do you have an outstanding 4-H supporter that you feel deserves recognition for their contributions to our 4-H program? 

This is the perfect opportunity to honor local 4-H alumni, volunteers and community supporters!

Nominate a 4-H alumni, volunteer or friend of 4-H (Google Form). 

4-H club secretaries who wish to submit their secretary book for judging can bring it to the Meeker County Extension office.

Secretaries' books will be evaluated based on a set of criteria (Google Doc). 

4-H club treasurers who wish to submit their treasurer book for judging can bring it to the Meeker County Extension office.

Treasurers' books will be evaluated based on a set of criteria (Google Doc). 

4-H club reporters submit their reports monthly to the Meeker County Extension office to be shared with local media sources. 

Report submissions will be evaluated based on a set of criteria (Google Doc).