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Record
Book & Project Medal Awards
Officer
Awards
Community
Service, Inspirational & Club Recognition Awards
Leader
& Alumni Awards
Year
Pins
Sponsored
Project Recognition
Scholarships
Many
activities, contests, awards and scholarships are available
to Whatcom County 4-H members each year. This list has been compiled
to help make members, leaders, and parents aware of these opportunities
and encourage 4-H'ers to take part in "learning by doing".
New opportunities are continuously being created in 4-H; therefore,
this list should not be considered complete. 4-H leaders, newsletters
and the WSU Extension Office can provide more information.
Event Grants and Scholarships for Local 4-H
A part of the money that you pay in enrollment each year goes to support our motivated members and leaders in a wide variety of learning opportunities. If you are currently enrolled as a member or leader in Whatcom County 4-H, consider applying for financial support for any of the following:
Grants for Members
Camp Cornet Scholarships, Camp Cornet Counselor Training Scholarships, Know Your Government Scholarships, Teen Rally Scholarships, State Conference Scholarships, National Event Assistance.
Grants for Leaders
Educational Clinic Grants, Regional Leaders Forum, State Leaders Forum Delegate & Leader of the Year Scholarships
Grants for Clubs
Community Engagement Grants, Educational Clinic Grants
For more information about these opportunities contact the Whatcom Extension Office.
To apply for any of these support opportunities you must fill out and mail in an Event Assistance Form the 4-H office (1000 N. Forest St, Ste 201, Bellingham WA 98225) or present it at a 4-H Council Meeting prior to your event. Priority is given to: first time participants, individuals with financial need and in some cases those with prerequisite experience. Recipients of financial assistance are expected to identify how they will bring their learning back to the Whatcom 4-H community.
4-H Record Book
and Project Medal Awards
Project
Medals:
Project Medals are awarded in all project areas for achievement in 4-H project
work. Application is a record book. Member must be enrolled in the project.
The member must designate the project(s) to be considered. Medals will be awarded
in each designated project area for scores of 97 or higher. Evaluation forms
are available on the Member & Leader Information Page or
from the Extension Office on request. Project medals are free to 4-H Clubs
who made a donation to Whatcom 4-H Council during the current 4-H year. Otherwise
pins may be purchased through 4-H Council.
The
due date for 4-H record books and award applications is September
30 by 4:00 p.m. Each club turning in record books is to supply
a judge for every seven project areas in record books turned in.
(Any additional judges are always welcome.) Judges may include
4-H leaders, parents, relatives or other interested community people.
Judging of record books and training of judges is usually the first
week of October.
4-H Record Books Project Guidelines:
These
Medals have special score sheets or qualifications:
- Achievement
Medal: 4-H member must apply for this medal and must
carry a minimum of 3 or more different project areas. For examples:
Performance Horse, Leadership, and Foods meet this requirement.
A member may have more projects. This medal is awarded on the
basis of scoring 291 points or higher in the combination of
any 3 projects.
- Agriculture
Medal: 4-H members enrolled in Livestock, Horse, Dairy,
Veterinary Science, Gardening projects, Poultry & Rabbits,
etc. may apply. To qualify for this award a member must carry
2 or more projects in any of these areas and give a public
presentation. For example: Beef Breeding & Beef Marketing
or Vet. Science & Horse. The Agriculture Gold Medal is
awarded on the basis of 1) Scoring 194 points or higher in
the combination of any 2 Agricultural related projects; and
2) Giving a Public Presentation in one or both agriculture
projects at club, county, district or state level.
- Fashion
Revue Medal: Must receive 97 points or higher on clothing
project record book. 4-H member must be enrolled in any clothing
project or Adventure in Family Living Project, and have modeled
at a county fashion event and must have received a blue ribbon.
Submit style revue sheet along with a paragraph stating experiences
learned in style revue.
- Dairy
Foods Medal: Must receive 97 points or higher on Dairy,
Foods, or Adventure in Family Living project record book. 4-H
member must be enrolled in a dairy, foods, or Adventure in
Family Living project and do a dairy food demonstration at
county level (Public Presentation Day or Fair), and must have
received a blue ribbon. A recipe must be submitted with the
reason chosen.
- Public
Speaking Medal: To apply for this award the 4-H member
must meet these requirements:
- Enroll
in a Leadership project or Self Determined Social Science project
and complete a project
record that includes
an emphasis in some area of 4-H Public Speaking (persuasive
speech)
- Set
Goals related to public speaking and carry out a plan that involves
using public speaking at the county level.
Officer Awards
President's
Award:
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/PRESIDNTawardForm.PDF
Application includes completion of the form on the above link and inclusion
of copies of agendas, planning calendars, or what you used to organize your
year and your meetings. All applicants will receive an award at Achievement
Night. One applicant will be chosen as the overall winner. Applications are
due September 30 to the WSU Extension Office. The Whatcom 4-H Council sponsors
this award.
Secretary's
Award:
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Secretary.PDF
This award recognizes the 4-H Secretary with the best 4-H Club Secretary's
Book. Evaluation forms are available from the WSU Extension Office on request.
Award sponsored by Cheryl Kahle, WSU Whatcom County Secretary.
Treasurer's
Award:
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Treasurer_Evaluation.PDF
This award recognizes the 4-H Treasurer with the best 4-H Club Treasurer's
Book. Evaluation forms are available from the WSU Extension Office on request.
Award sponsored by the Whatcom 4-H Council.
Council Representative Award
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Council_Representative_Award.pdf
Application is a notebook that includes all the items listed on
the score sheet for the award. All applicants will receive an award
at Achievement Night. One applicant will be chosen as the overall
winner. Applications are due September 30 to the WSU Extension Office.
The Whatcom 4-H Council sponsors this award.
Lynden
Tribune News Trophy Award:
This traveling trophy goes to the club with the best scrapbook demonstrating
how the club has gotten stories in county newspapers and on the quality of
the stories printed. The club reporter's scrapbook containing club news clipping
is due in the WSU Extension Office by September 30. This award is sponsored
and chosen by the Lynden Tribune.
4-H Reporter's
Award:
This recognition is awarded to a 4-H Reporter based on writing style, consistency
of reporting and improvement shown during the 4-H year. All news releases sent
to the WSU Extension Office between October 1st and September 30th are judged.
The winner receives a 4-H pen & pencil set provided by the Whatcom 4-H
Council.
Community
Service, Inspirational & Club Recogniton
Awards
Mike
Levien Inspirational Award
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Levien_Award.pdf
This distinguished award, originally presented in 1975 to Mike Levien, has
been reinstated and presented at Achievement Night in November to an exceptional
4-H’er. Please help us honor the memory of a truly inspirational young
man, and recognize excellence in 4-H by nominating a deserving 4-Her.
The
recipient will receive the traveling Mike Levien Inspirational
Trophy as well as a personal memento to remain in their possession.
The purpose of this award is to honor the spirit, which was so
clearly shown in Mike Levien, and to recognize other 4-Hers who
possesses this gift. Nominations may come from anyone involved
in the 4-H program including fellow members.
Please
submit an original letter with this form outlining why this person
deserves the Mike Levien Inspirational Award. The following are
possible writing prompts (please pick one or more), and feel free
to add your own thoughts about your candidate. What compelled you
to nominate this member?
- How
have they inspired you personally?
- How
have you seen this member inspire others?
- Relate
an incident that exemplifies the Mike Levien spirit in this person.
- How
has this individual exhibited those qualities mentioned as requirements
of this award? With their project? With their club? Within themselves?
Etc.
- How
have this person’s inspirational qualities become apparent
in those around them?
The
qualities that we are looking for in a recipient include Dedication,
Motivation, Leadership, Perseverance, Altruism, Encouragement,
and Tenacity.
This
form is due in the WSU Extension office by September 30.
VFW Individual
Community Service Award:
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/VFW_Individual_Community_Service_Award.pdf
This award is to recognize a 4-H member for their individual community service.
The application is to be handwritten by the member and is due by September
30 in the WSU Extension Office. Custer Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ladies
Auxiliary #9474 sponsors the award. The Award is a personalized special edition
Hallmark VFW plaque plus $25.00 cash.
National Leadership Award: (Danforth)
This leadership award is sponsored by the American Youth Foundation. The recipient receives the National Leadership Award and a copy of the book, “I Dare You!” by William H. Danforth. Application is a letter of nomination by a 4-H leader describing the nominee’s leadership experiences. Must be a senior member. For more information about the American Youth Foundation: http://www.ayf.com/prog_idy_main.asp. Additionally, seniors may enter the “I Dare You” Scholarship program, submitting an essay in order to receive partial funding to attend the National Youth Leadership Conference.
Whatcom 4-H Civic Engagement Award
Whatcom 4-H Civic Engagement Award
T
his award is sponsored by the Whatcom County Council and is given to a club that successfully completes a Civic Engagement project utilizing the “Public Adventures” format. The club should submit at least one Public Adventures scrapbook detailing the steps they took in completing their project. A complimentary copy of the curriculum and adventure kit is available at the Extension office to clubs participating in an engagement project. The award is a rotating trophy and $100.00.
Kiwanis
Outstanding 4-H'er:
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Outstanding%204her.PDF
The purpose of this award is to recognize those 4-H youth who have demonstrated
outstanding qualities of leadership and achievement in their 4-H club and community.
Any leader may nominate one or more 4-H'er by completing the above nomination
form. 4-H'ers, 8th grade and above currently enrolled in 4-H may be nominated.
The Lynden Breakfast Kiwanis each year selects a 4-H boy and 4-H girl for "Outstanding
4-H'er" as well as runner up recognition. Award winners are awarded grants
to be applied towards a State/District leadership event of the member's choice.
Kulshan
Kiwanis Outstanding 4-H Club:
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Outstanding_Club.pdf
The Outstanding 4-H Club Award recognizes the 4-H club with the best overall
participation in educational activities, community service, state and county
4-H activities, 4-H promotion and involvement of all members. The Kiwanis judges
will make their selection based on the information the club provides in the
club scrapbook and the information included on the application form. Include
activities from the current 4-H year (October - September).
Awards:
1st place - plaque and $50
2nd place – certificate and $40
3rd place – certificate and $30
Leader & Alumni Awards
Chamber
of Commerce Leader of the Year:
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/Leader%20Year.PDF
Any 4-H volunteer may nominate any other 4-H volunteer in Whatcom County. Recognition
includes a plaque from the Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry awarded
at Achievement Night. Nominations are due September 30 in the WSU Extension
Office. Nominations may be made on the form or by letter of nomination.
4-H Leader
Clover Awards:
4-H leaders who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years of 4-H work will
receive a pin and certificate sponsored by the Washington State Grange. Clover
Award winners are taken from 4-H enrollment. No application necessary.
4-H Distinguished
Alumnus:
Each year Whatcom County 4-H may recognize a distinguished 4-H alumnus at 4-H
Achievement Night. The 4-H Council makes selection from nominations from any
4-H related person. It is given to a past 4-H member (may be from any county
or state) who has made achievements in industry, government, or community service.
A letter of nomination should include past and present 4-H involvement and
past and present community involvement. The 4-H Council will review recommendations
at the October meeting.
Year
Pins
Year
pins are awarded to members completing the 4-H year. Each club
determines “Completion”.
Primary members may receive year pins. Club leaders submit the order for
pins by year number. Year Pins are available free to 4-H Clubs
who made a donation
to Whatcom 4-H Council during the current 4-H year. Otherwise pins may be
purchased through the 4-H Supply catalog. http://www.4-hmall.org/
Sponsored Project Recognition at Acheivement Night
LIVESTOCK
JUDGING AWARDS:
- Livestock
Judging Team Awards sponsored by Silver Fir Farms Polled Herefords
- Champion
Junior Judge, sponsored by Fae Olesen
- Champion
Intermediate Judge, Sponsored by Clarence & Chris Paul
- Champion
Senior Judge, Sponsored by Clarence & Chris Paul
- Overall
Livestock Achievement Award sponsored by Clarence & Chris
Paul
OVERALL
DAIRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Sponsored
by West Farm Foods
HORSE
PROJECT AWARDS Sponsored
by Whatcom 4-H Horse Leaders Committee
- All
Around 4-H Horse Project Award Perpetual Trophy
- Overall
Judging Buckles
- Overall
High Point Buckles
- High
Point Horse Project Driving Awards
Whatcom
County Scholarship
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/scholarship_application.doc
http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/Forms/scholarship_application.pdf
The Purpose of the Whatcom 4-H Council Scholarship is to provide incentives
for older youth to want to be in 4-H; to reward older 4-H youth for their achievement
in 4-H and in the community; and to encourage youth to continue their education
past high school.
Criteria
for application: Must be at the time of application an enrolled
member in a Whatcom County 4-H Club, be at least a senior in high
school, and have
verification that you are accepted into the school where you want to apply
your scholarship. The scholarship is for $300.
Applications
are due by April 1 with the following attachments:
- Photo
copy of Permanent 4-H Record Book
- A
letter of recommendation from a 4-H leader or other adult representative,
describing the
applicant’s 4-H involvement and 4-H growth
- A
copy of a letter of acceptance from the school where you will
apply
your scholarship if awarded.
- Written
narrative not to exceed 1000 words.
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