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 GRAND FORKS COUNTY
  4-H PROGRAM AWARDS
 

4-H awards are presented to 4-H members that have done outstanding work in their 4-H projects and club work over the past year or after review of work done over several years. The award selection committee will make the determination of who receives these awards by reviewing the 4-Her�s end-of-year "4-H Record Keeping" booklet and any application forms required for particular awards.

Following is a listing of all county 4-H awards and scholarships available for which a 4-Her may apply. Please be sure to read the eligibility criteria over carefully for each award and make a determination, with the help of a parent/guardian or club leader, on whether the work you have accomplished would meet the criteria to receive a particular award. Then use the "Request for Award Application Forms" to receive the material to apply.

PROJECT PINS (MEDALS) and AWARDS - Awarding 4-Hers that have had outstanding project achievement in specific project areas.

Complete two years in at least one special topic manual that relates to the project pin/award that you are applying for. (See Project Pin and Awards Listing below.)

Submit your current year�s 4-H record book along with last year�s 4-H record book to show your growth and achievement in the project area for which you are applying.

Request (by submitting Request for Award Application Forms) and complete a Project Pin and Medal Application Form.  On the application, answer one question concerning your accomplishments in the project area for which you are applying.

Aerospace Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Pre-Flight Stage 1
• Lift-Off Stage 2
• Reaching New Heights Stage 3
• Pilot in Command Stage 4

Performing Arts Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals: 

• The Art of Clowning
• Journey into the Imagination Act 1
• Soaring into Action Act 2
• Quest for Expression Act 3
• Voyaging Beyond Act 4

Visual Arts Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Drawing and Painting
• Wood Arts

Beef Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Bite Into Beef Unit 1
• Here's the Beef Unit 2
• Leading the Charge Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:
"Beef Breeding Record" or
"Market Animal Project Record"

Bicycle Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Bicycle Adventures Unit 1
• Bicycle Adventures Unit 2
• Bicycle Adventures Unit 3

(SEE Money Management)

(SEE Pets )

Child Care and Development Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Growing on My Own Level 1
• Growing with Others Level 2
• Growing in Community Level 3

Citizenship Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Public Adventures

Clothing and Textiles Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Activewear
• Clothing Decisions/Discovering Choice Unit 1
• Clothing Decisions/Managing Choice Unit 2
• Sewing Challenges
• Sports Garments & Sport Gear
• Western Wear and Riding Attire

Sewing for Fun Project Award

Related Special Topic Manual:

• Sewing for Fun

Stitch �n Wear Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Stitch �n Wear

Computer Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Booting Up: Interacting with Computers Unit 1
• Adding On: Hardware & Software Magic Unit 2
• Reaching Beyond: The Advanced User Unit e

CROP PRODUCTION...

Plant Science Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• My Corn Project
• Production Agronomy
• My Sunflower Project

Dairy Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Dig into Dairy Unit 1
• Moooving Ahead Unit 2
• Leading the Way Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "Dairy Production Record"

Dogs Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Wiggles �n Wags Unit 1
• Canine Connection Unit 2
• Leading the Pack Unit 3

Additional Record to Submit:

• "GF County Pet Project Record"

Lamp of Knowledge Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Do Your Own Thing

Electricity Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Magic of Electricity Unit 1
• Investigating Electricity Unit 2
• Wired for Power Unit 3
• Entering Electronics Unit 4

Fishing Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Take the Bait Unit 1
• Reel in the Fun Unit 2
• Cast into the Future Unit 3

FOOD AND NUTRITION....

Food and Nutrition Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Six Easy Bites Level A
• Tasty Tidbits Level B
• You�re the Chef Level C
• Foodworks Level D
• Outdoor Eating

Be a Better Baker Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Be a Better Baker

Bread Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Baking Yeast Bread

Food Preservation Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Let�s Put it in the Freezer
• Let�s Put it in the Jar

Goat Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Getting Your Goat Unit 1
• Stepping Out Unit 2
• Showing the Way Unit 3

Healthy Lifestyles Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Discovering Myself Unit A
• Fun with Friends Unit B
• Teen Talk Unit C
• Piecing it Together Unit D

Home Environment Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Extras for Your Room
• Arranging Flowers
• Saw or Sew Furniture

Horse Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Horsing Around Unit 1
• Galloping Ahead Unit 2
• Blazing Trails Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "Horse Record"

Gardening & Horticulture Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Budding Gardeners Unit 1
• Branching Out Unit 2
• Digging Deeper Unit 3
• Flower Gardening Fun

Additional Records to Submit:

• "GF County Garden Project Record"

Entomology Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Creepy Crawlies Level 1
• What�s Bugging You Level 2
• Dragons, Houses & Other Flies Level 3

Leadership Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Pathways to Leadership Book 1
• Building Personal Skills Book 2
• Leadership for Life Book 3
• Leading into the Future Book 4

(SEE Leisure Arts)

Leisure Arts Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Working with Clay and Plaster
• Glue Solution
• Introduction to Leathercraft Unit 1
• Beginning Leather Carving Unit 2
• Latch Hooking
• Macrame

Personal Development Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• How to Explore Careers and Find a Job
• Money FUNdamentals
• Money Moves
• Becoming Money Wise Level 1 & 2

Environmental Stewardship Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Nature Trails Unit 1
• Nature Trails Unit 2
• Nature Trails Unit 3

Needlecraft Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Embroidery for Enjoyment Unit 1
• Needlepoint
• Advanced Embroidery Techniques
• Crochet

Pets Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Pet Pals Unit 1
• Scurrying Ahead Unit 2
• Scaling the Heights Unit 3
• Purrr-fect Pals Unit 1
• Climbing Up Unit 2
• Cat Connections Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "GF County Pet Project Record"

Photography Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Adventures With Your Camera Unit 1
• More Adventures Unit 2

Poultry Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Scratching the Surface Unit 1
• Testing Your Wings Unit 2
• Flocking Together Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "GF County Poultry Project Record"

Rabbit Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• What's Hoppening Unit 1
• Making Tracks Unit 2
• All Ears Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "GF County Rabbit Project Record"

Sheep Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Lambs, Rams and You Unit 1
• Shear Delight Unit 2
• Leading the Flock Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "Sheep Breeding Record" or
• "Market Animal Project Record"

Technology & Engineering Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Crank It Up Unit 1
• Warm It Up Unit 2
• Tune It Up Unit 3

Swine Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Growing With Swine Unit 1
• Becoming Swine Smart Unit 2
• Entering the Arena Unit 3

Additional Records to Submit:

• "Swine Breeding Project Record" or
• "Market Animal Project Record"

Veterinary Science Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• The Normal Animal Unit 1
• Animal Disease Unit 2

Welding Project Award

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Arc Welding Unit 1
• Arc Welding Unit 2

Wood Science Project Pin

Related Special Topic Manuals:

• Measuring Up Level 1
• Making the Cut Level 2
• Nailing it Together Level 3
• Finishing Up Level 4

PROJECT AREA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Awarding 4-Hers that have had outstanding project achievement in SEVERAL project areas and/or 4-H events over the past year.

1. Be enrolled and participate in the minimum number of special topic projects and/or 4-H events or activities during the current year as specified in the eligibility criteria for the award for which you are applying.

2. Submit only your current year�s 4-H record book. This should include the special topic project records you would like reviewed for consideration of the award for which you are applying. 4-H events or activities should be recorded in the "4-H Member Participation Record", which is part of your record keeping booklet.

3. Request (by submitting the Request for Award Application Forms) and complete the Project Area Achievement Award Application Form. On the application, answer the specific question(s) or fill in the requested information for the award for which you are applying.

Eligibility: Completed end-of-year reports for a minimum of six (6) special topics in different project areas and participated in a minimum of six (6) county-sponsored 4-H events during the current 4-H year. Quality in your project work, as well as quantity of project work completed, is considered. Consideration is given first to those achieving beyond the minimum requirement.

Eligibility: Completed end-of-year reports for a minimum of three (3) special topic projects listed under Crop Production and/or any of the animal production special topics during the current 4-H year. Quality in your project work, as well as quantity of project work completed, is considered.

Eligibility: Participation in several opportunities (minimum of 3) to share 4-H project learning with an audience during the current year. Be sure to list participation in Speech Event, Demonstration Event, as well as any presentations done for clubs, school or community organizations.

Eligibility: Completed end-of-year reports for a minimum of three (3) special topic projects listed under Arts and Leisure Arts during the current year. Quality in your project work, as well as quantity of project work completed, is considered. Consideration is given first to those achieving beyond the minimum requirement.

OUTSTANDING PARTICIPATION AWARDS - Awarding 4-Hers who have participated in special project areas as well as 4-H events/activities.

1. Follow the eligibility criteria as listed for each of the awards for which you are applying.

2. Submit only your current year�s 4-H record book. This should include the special topic project records you would like reviewed for consideration of the award for which you are applying. 4-H events or activities should be recorded in the "4-H Member Participation Record", which is part of your record keeping booklet.

3. Request (by submitting the Request for Award Application Forms) and complete the 4-H Program Participation Award Application Form. On the application, answer the specific question(s) or fill in the requested information for the award for which you are applying.

• Awarded to: One (1) 4-Her

Eligibility: Participation in club and community work in the area of citizenship or civic responsibility for the current year as reflected in your "Citizenship" project records, or listed in the "4-H Member Participation Record", which is a section of your 4-H Record Keeping booklet.

• Sponsor: Mabel Martin will present a $50.00 savings bond to the award recipient.

• Awarded to: One (1) 4-Her

Eligibility: Participation in club and community work in the area of environmental awareness and conservation for the current year as reflected in a "Do Your Own Thing" project, or listed in the "4-H Member Participation Record", which is a section of your 4-H Record Keeping booklet.

• Sponsor: Mabel Martin will present a $50.00 savings bond to the award recipient.

Eligibility: Completion of records for five (5) special topic projects (excluding Learn About and Pathways Club Study Lessons) and have participated in five (5) county 4-H events. A minimum of three of the five qualifying events must be from the education event category, as listed below.

Qualifying Events:

• Educational Events include the Greater Grand Forks Fair, any 4-H judging events (crops judging, Consumer Choices, etc.), the 4-H Clothing Revue, Project Expo, Demonstration Event, Speech Event, and the corn program.
• Promotional Events include the 4-H Follies, and participation in the Potato Bowl parade entry.
• Fund Raising Events include participation in the Basketball Jamboree, Raffle Ticket Sales, and the Greater Grand Forks Fair Petting Zoo and Pie & Ice Cream Social.

• Sponsor: The Myra Foundation will present a plaque to award recipients.

OUTSTANDING MEMBER RECOGNITION - Awarding 4-Hers who have done OUTSTANDING overall achievement and participation in the 4-H program at key points in their 4-H careers.

1. Follow the eligibility criteria as listed for the specific Representative 4-H Member Award for which you are applying.

2. Submit your current year�s 4-H record book along with all previous year�s record books.  The exception to this would be for the Representative First Year Member, who will only have their current year�s record book to submit.

3. Request and complete the award application form for the specific Representative 4-H Member Award for which you are applying. The exception to this is, once again, the Representative First Year Member. Instead, the comments written by the parent and the club leaders on their respective verification forms will serve as recommendation for the first year 4-Her to be considered for this award.

Up to two (2) 4-H members that have completed their FIRST YEAR of 4-H club work are selected.

Eligibility: Selection is based on review of the first year member�s project work and activity participation as recorded in their end-of-year record book, and on review of the club leader written comments and the parents/guardians written comments from their respective verification sheets turned in with the record books.

• Sponsor: Bremer Bank presents a $50.00 savings bond to each award recipient.

Up to two (2) 4-H members that have completed their THIRD YEAR in 4-H and are no older than 15 years of age by the beginning of the current 4-H year are selected. A 4-Her may receive this award only once.

Eligibility: Selection is based on review of the member�s project work and activity participation as recorded in their end-of-year record books for the current year and all previous years. Applicant must submit all record books along with the required "Representative Junior 4-H Member" application form. Selection is also based on current and all past "4-H Member�s Participation Records" and review of leadership development and club involvement as recorded in their end-of-year reports.

• Sponsor: Farm Bureau presents a $50.00 savings bond to each award recipient.

Up to two (2) 4-H members who are 16 years of age or older by the beginning of the current 4-H year and has completed a minimum of FIVE years of 4-H work. A 4-Her may receive this award only once. (Preference is given to 4-Hers completing their senior year in high school.)

Eligibility: Selection is based on review of the member�s project work and activity participation as recorded in their end-of-year record books for the current year and all previous years. Applicant must submit all record books along with the required "Representative Senior 4-H Member" application form. Selection is also based on all past "4-H Member�s Participation Records" and review of leadership development, personal development, and community and club involvement as recorded in their end-of-year reports.

• Sponsor: The Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce presents a gold watch to each award recipient.

One percent (1%) of the county 4-H enrollment may be awarded. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by the beginning of the 4-H year. This award is only received once by a 4-H member.

Eligibility: Selection is based on review of leadership development and project or program accomplishments as recorded in their end-of-year record books for the current year and all previous years. Applicant must submit all record books along with the required "ND Key Club Award" application form. Major consideration is given to 4-Hers who emphasize their 1) growth in personal development, as well as, 2) how they have shared their knowledge and skills gained through their involvement in the 4-H program.

• Sponsor: The Grand Forks County 4-H Organization will present a gold key pin to each award recipient.

1. Check (/) the award for which you want to be considered for on the enclosed "Request for 4-H Award Application Forms".

2. You will not receive or need to fill out an application for this award, but by checking the award, your club leaders and the 4-H office staff will know that they need to review your membership records to confirm and verify the number of years you�ve completed in the county 4-H program.

Eligibility: The local club leader�s verification of successful completion of a club members FIRST YEAR in 4-H.

• Sponsor: The Myra Foundation will present a 4-H t-shirt to all award recipients.

Eligibility: The local club leader�s verification of successful completion of a club members THIRD YEAR in 4-H.

• Sponsor: The Grand Forks County 4-H Organization

Eligibility: The local club leader�s verification of successful completion of a club members FIFTH YEAR in 4-H.

• Sponsor: Forks Equipment helps to sponsor a trophy for each recipient.

Eligibility: The local club leader�s verification of successful completion of a club members TENTH YEAR in 4-H.

• Sponsor: Amundson Funeral Home sponsors a $50.00 savings bond for each recipient.

Recognizing members who joined 4-H later in their school years and have finished their 4-H careers by reaching the maximum age limit to participate.

Eligibility: For 4-H members who are NOT eligible for the TEN YEAR RECOGNITION AWARD, but have reached the maximum age of participation in the 4-H program and will be unable to re-enroll in 4-H the next year. The local leader�s verification of successful completion of between six (6) and nine (9) years of consecutive club work.

• Sponsor: The Grand Forks County 4-H Organization

4-H PROGRAM TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS - For any 4-Her, meeting the specific age requirements, who is interested in attending a state or national 4-H sponsored educational event.

1) Meet the specific age requirements as listed for the event you would like to attend.

2) Complete an application form for 4-H Program Trip Scholarships and submit the application by the stated deadline.

3) Must be willing to share the trip experience with others after returning from the event. Please consider using a format suggested within the eligibility requirements, or the 4-Her may offer to share their experience through any other creative format that is agreeable to the sponsor.

4) ANY 4-H member in the age groups listed below may apply for any or all scholarships.  (These applications will be sent to all 4-Hers later in the year.)

Two (2) 4-Hers will be selected through an application process to attend.

Eligibility to apply: Must be 11 years of age or older by September 1 of the current 4-H year. 4-Hers may apply for this scholarship more than once. Must be willing to share the trip experience by completing a written report or oral presentation.

Scholarship Amount: All costs to attend (approximately $75.00) will be provided by sponsor except $10.00, which will be the responsibility of the 4-Hers who is selected to attend.

• Sponsor: The East and West Soil Conservation Districts of Grand Forks County.

Five (5) 4-Hers will be selected through an application process to attend.

Eligibility to apply: Must be13 years of age or older by the dates of the conference (usually held the third week in June). Must be willing to share the trip experience upon completion through a presentation, some other type of creative presentation (scrapbook, tabletop display, etc.) OR assist in planning an educational program or activity.

Scholarship Amount: All costs to attend (approximately $145.00) will be provided by the sponsor except $25.00, which will be the responsibility of the 4-Hers who are selected to attend.

• Sponsor: The Grand Forks County 4-H Organization

Two (2) 4-Hers will be selected through an application and interview process to attend.

Eligibility to apply: Must be 14 years of age or older by September 1 of the current 4-H year that you apply. Trip is usually conducted in June for North Dakota delegates. Must be willing to assist in planning an educational program or activity involved in the area of citizenship or civic responsibility after attending the program.

Scholarship Amount: Total cost to attend (approximately $1,300.00) will be provided by the sponsor, except $300.00, which will be the responsibility of the 4-Her who is selected to attend.

• Sponsor: The Grand Forks County 4-H Organization

1) Project Pins and Awards and 2) Project Area Achievement Awards

These awards are for "outstanding project achievement". That means you can show evidence in your project records of a lot of work and effort put into the project. If you have made one project exhibit for the fair, received a blue ribbon, and show no evidence of more project work or growth in your records during the whole year, you will probably not be considered for the award.

To be considered for these awards, you might include the following in your project records: Show how you�ve shared what you�ve learned in your project with others, such as presenting a speech, demonstration or tabletop exhibit in a county event; show evidence of the several hours you�ve put into your project work by recording items made or work done; record the new things you�ve learned from a new project you�ve enrolled in or ways you�ve challenged yourself to grow and expand your knowledge as you�ve continued in the same project from last year.

3) Outstanding Participation Awards

These awards are for recognition of 4-Hers who have participated in 4-H projects and in 4-H events and activities during the current year. Evidence of your participation and work in the project areas should be recorded in your project records, and your event and activity participation should be recorded in your "4-H Member Participation Record", which is part of your record keeping booklets.

4) Outstanding Member Recognition

These awards are for outstanding overall participation and achievement in the 4-H program by a 4-H member. Evidence of a member�s participation and achievement is provided by the 4-H record keeping booklets as specified in the eligibility criteria for each of the individual awards. A special application form is required for all representative 4-H member awards, except for the Representative First Year Member Award.

5) 4-H Program Completion Awards

These awards do not have any application forms, but please check these awards on the "Request for 4-H Award Application Forms" so your club leaders and the 4-H office staff will know to check your membership records to confirm and verify the number of years of 4-H that you�ve actually completed in the county 4-H program.

6) 4-H Program Trip Scholarships

4-Hers will receive a partial scholarship to cover registration costs to attend state and national 4-H events based on a completed application. All 4-Hers will receive these applications later in the 4-H year and closer to the event.