Recognition is necessary, and we want to be sure that our youth, parents, and volunteers are being recognized and thanked for their fantastic work! Our program could not run without them!
To provide that recognition, we have Trempealeau County 4-H Awards. These awards are given out once a year and are announced at the opening ceremony at the Trempealeau County Fair in July.
To figure out the award winners – we need YOUR help!
Trempealeau County 4-H Award descriptions can be found below. All 4-H members can nominate one individual per award. Nominations for the awards need to be submitted by JUNE 1ST.
Trempealeau County 4-H Awards:
- Achievement Award – Trempealeau County 4-H presents Achievement Awards to two experienced 4-H youth annually. This award is the second-highest honor a Trempealeau County 4-Her can receive. (The Key Award is the highest honor. To receive the Key Award, youth must submit an application in the Fall to the Parent and Leaders Association)
- The Achievement Award is based on members’ overall involvement, leadership, and accomplishments throughout their 4-H careers. The member must show significant involvement at the club and county levels to be selected for this award. District, state, and national experience is also a plus. Nominees should have served in youth leadership roles in a variety of ways.
- While awards and recognitions received by the 4-Her are considered, they are not the primary focus in selecting Achievement Award recipients.
- Friend of 4-H Award – This award is given to a business, organization, or individual for being a “Friend of 4-H”. They have helped 4-H members or the 4-H program to improve it.
- Distinguished Service Award – Any active 4-H group or individual may make a nomination for the Distinguished Service Award. Nominees must be active registered 4-H leaders and serve at least five years as Trempealeau County 4-H volunteers. Nominees should be adults who have made outstanding contributions to our program through their involvement and leadership in Trempealeau County 4-H.
- Volunteer of the Year Award – Any active 4-H group or individual may make a nomination for the Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominees must be active registered 4-H leaders and must have served at least four years or fewer as a Trempealeau County 4-H volunteer. Nominees should be adults who have made outstanding contributions to our program through their involvement and leadership in Trempealeau County 4-H.
- James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Award – The James W. Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Award program recognizes youth who have excelled in their dairy project. The James W. Crowley Dairy Management and Extension Fund sponsors this award. We are pleased to name the award in honor and memory of James W. Crowley, longtime Extension Dairy Specialist and strong supporter of dairy youth projects. A unique engraved medallion will be presented to each county’s outstanding 4-H dairy project members for their accomplishments over the last year. The Crowley Fund provides these medallions. County Award winners are eligible to compete for 15 state-wide awards. State winners will receive plaques, and the top two youths in the state competition will each receive $500 awards for continuing their dairy education.
- SELECTION for Crowley Award:
- Selection of the Leadership Award will be based on each county’s selection criteria. Possible criteria could include the evaluation of record books, selection by a county dairy committee/agent, or any other method the county deems appropriate.
- ELIGIBILITY for Crowley Award:
- Must be enrolled in the 4-H Dairy Project and have at least two previous years of membership.
- Must be in 10th-12th grades as of January 1, 2019.
- Should have an outstanding record of involvement and accomplishments in the 4-H Dairy Project.\Must not have received a Crowley scholarship previously. Youth who received a plaque award only may re-apply for the scholarship if their county selects them as nominees for the state award.
- SELECTION for Crowley Award:
How to Nominate:
All 4-H members can nominate one individual/company/organization per award. To nominate for any of these awards, you must fill out the link BY JUNE 1ST.
