At the end of the 4-H year, we want to acknowledge the accomplishments and hard work of our members and the volunteers who help support them.
The nominations are open now through September 27, and then the awards will be presented at the Larimer County 4-H Achievement Night on November 8 at the McKee 4-H Building.
The simple nomination form is available here: https://form.jotform.com/242404240575147.
More information about the awards can be found on the Larimer County 4-H site here: https://www.larimer.gov/extension/larimer-county-4-h/quick-links/achievement-night-awards.
Following is a list of the awards and a description of each. We encourage members and families to think about nominating fellow members and leaders.
4-H Member Awards
Congeniality Award for Members
This award recognizes a 4-H member who worked very hard to help someone else during the County Fair. If you know of a member who accomplished this, please nominate him/her for this award.
Diligence Award for Members
This special award is presented to a 4-H member who tried very hard, but due to some unusual circumstance had a difficult time. Do you know someone in your club like that? If so, please nominate them. This might be the encouragement a 4-H member needs to stay in the program.
Family and Consumer Living Member Award
The Family Consumer Living Award is for 4-H members who have had an outstanding 4-H career in Family Consumer Science projects and activities. This award is presented to 4-H member(s) with a strong, well-rounded consumer family living background. More details about this award and the nomination requirements can be found by clicking here.
Community Service Member Award
1st, 2nd, 3rd place awarded to both individuals and clubs
Community service projects are a very important part of the Larimer County 4-H Program. We will recognize outstanding club and individual Community Service projects at the Achievement Night with cash prizes from the 4-H Foundation. Find more about information requirements for this nomination here.
H Awards
Head Award: Head to Clearer Thinking
For a 4-H member who is always thinking of new ways to facilitate educational programming, has dedicated countless hours to teaching 4-H members in Larimer County, and is constantly growing their own knowledge.
H Awards
Heart Award: Heart to Greater Loyalty
For a 4-H member who digs deep to make the best better, always has a great attitude, and cares greatly about the success and longevity of the Larimer County 4-H program. uccess and longevity of the Larimer County 4-H program.
H Awards
Hands Award: Hands to Larger Service
For a 4-H member who has dedicated countless hours to serving the youth in the Larimer County 4-H program, or has taken an active role in teaching youth the importance of serving our community, country, and world.ctive role in teaching youth the importance of serving our community, country, and world.
H Awards
Health Award: Health to Better Living
For a 4-H member who is always looking out for the best interest of the youth in Larimer County, and serves as a positive role model to youth of all ages.ole model to youth of all ages.
4-H Leader Awards
Above and Beyond Award
This is an award for 4-H volunteers who have planned and implemented a one-time event or do more than their recruited/enrolled expectations and duties.
Outstanding Chaperone Award
This award is for 4-H volunteers who make the travel, training, or camping experience of young people a positive, life-long memory.
Communicator Award
This award is for 4-H volunteers who have developed newsletters, handbooks, social media, or personal meetings to communicate with 4-H members and families.
Outstanding Club Organizational Leader
This award is for 4-H volunteers who have worked exclusively to make their club strong, vibrant, and inclusive.
Outstanding District/State Leader
This award is for 4-H volunteers who have been involved at the District/State level and in getting youth involved at the District/State level.
H Awards
Head Award: Head to Clearer Thinking
For a 4-H Leader who is always thinking of new ways to facilitate educational programming, has dedicated countless hours to teaching 4-H members in Larimer County, and is constantly growing their own knowledge.
H Awards
Heart Award: Heart to Greater Loyalty
For a 4-H Leader who digs deep to make the best better, always has a great attitude, and cares greatly about the success and longevity of the Larimer County 4-H program.
H Awards
Hands Award: Hands to Larger Service
For a 4-H Leader who has dedicated countless hours to serving the youth in the Larimer County 4-H program, or has taken an active role in teaching youth the importance of serving our community, country, and world.
H Awards
Health Award: Health to Better Living
For a 4-H Leader that is always looking out for the best interest of the youth in Larimer County, and serves as a positive role model to youth of all ages.