Roseau County 4-H Awards
The Roseau County 4-H Leader’s Council presents several awards to 4-H members. The purpose of these awards is to recognize the work 4-H youth have put forth. These awards show the dedication and determination 4-H youth have in forwarding their knowledge and growth within the 4-H program. The awards are presented at an awards event held in the fall. Awards are determined by judging the 4-H member’s record and/or award application.
View all award descriptions and apply
Application deadline: September 15, due to the UMN Extension/4-H, Roseau County office.
Awards will be presented October 1, 2023 at the Roseau County 4-H Awards program.
Award descriptions:
Young Achiever
This award is for outstanding 4-H members who have completed grades 4, 5, 6 or 7. 4-H members must be a second year member to apply. 4-H members may only receive this award once. They must submit their participation summary record with the application form for this award. This award is a 4-H bank or clock.
APPLY: Young Achiever Award Application
Top County Youth Leader
The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding 4-H youth leaders. This award is for youth leaders completed grade 8 and above who are active within their own club and show support for the 4-H county program. A youth leader may receive this award up to three times. 4-H members must submit their participation summary record along with the application form. This award is typically a 4- H promotional item such as a t-shirt or cap.
APPLY: Top County Youth Leader Application
Minnesota 4-H Key Award
The Key Award is one of the highest honors a 4-H member can achieve in 4-H. It recognizes the contributions 4-H’ers have made to their club and community, and encourages them to grow as an outstanding citizen. Young women receive a necklace and young men receive a tie tack with the Minnesota Key Award emblem.
There is an application for this award. The applicant must:
- Have completed grade 8
- Be a 4-H member for at least five years
- Have completed three years of active youth leadership
VIEW: Key Award Letter APPLY: Key Award application
Top Secretary Award
Club secretaries and leaders may submit their secretary book at the end of the 4-H year. The books are judged on neatness and completeness of the book. The award is typically a pen and paper set.
APPLY: Top Secretary Award Application
Friend of 4-H Award
Each club can nominate a person, couple or business who has supported their club above and beyond the call of duty. The nominee cannot be a current 4-H parent. The winners are presented (and surprised) with a plaque at the annual awards event in the fall. There is a nomination form for this award.
APPLY: Friend of 4-H Award Application
QUESTIONS CONTACT US
Office: 218-463-1052
Sandi Weiland, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development : weila006@umn.edu
Kelsey Berger, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development: emery087@umn.edu
Stephanie Walsh-Olafson, Extension/4-H Support Staff: wals0210@umn.edu