Awards and recognition
The Oregon 4-H program provides a variety of informal and formal opportunities for youth to gain recognition. In most cases, recognition opportunities begin at the local or county level and then proceed to the state level. Older youth are provided significant opportunities for recognition at both the state and national level. While the recognition programs vary somewhat from county to county, statewide recognition programs are available to all eligible 4-H members.
- Recognition
- Awards
Oregon 4-H Hall of Fame
Commemorating More Than 100 Years of Oregon 4-H
In 2004 the Oregon 4-H Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals that have had a significant impact upon the 4-H Program and/or its members and leaders. One hundred people were inducted in 2004 - one person for each year 4-H had existed in the State of Oregon. More honorees are added each year. Visit the Hall of Fame page to search by Year (through 2017), County or Alphabetically.
State Awards
State level 4-H awards are offered each year to individual members who have demonstrated outstanding contributions in the areas of leadership, citizenship, and communication. There is also an Excellence in Teamwork award.
- Applicants must be a currently enrolled intermediate or senior 4-H member
- Members can receive an award once as an intermediate and once as a senior, but there must be at least two years between applications and there must be a major difference in the project or its scope.
- Members may receive only one state award per year.
- For the Excellence in Teamwork award, the project must have taken place within the past 12 months.
- For every award, each county may submit one nominee for every 500 youth enrolled in their county (club enrollment).
- Applications must be written by the 4-H member(s).
For criteria on each award, click the links below (each award requires an essay and different sections of "My 4-H Resume"):
- Leadership
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Includes descriptions of major leadership projects, what impact the applicant's leadership has had on others, and how the applicant has grown through leadership work.
- A copy of the leadership portions of "My 4-H Resume" (sections 5 & 6)
- One page of photographs in support of the narrative (not to include newspaper articles). Photos must have captions.
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Citizenship
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Includes descriptions of major service projects, what impact the applicant's service projects have had, and how the applicant has grown through this work.
- A copy of the Citizenship/Community Service portions of "My 4-H Resume" (sections 7 & 8)
- One page of photographs in support of the narrative (not to include newspaper articles). Photos must have captions.
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Communication
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Includes descriptions of communications done, what impact the applicant's communication has had, and how the applicant has grown through this work.
- A copy of the Communication portion of "My 4-H Resume" (sections 9 & 10)
- One page of photographs in support of the narrative (not to include newspaper articles). Photos must have captions.
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Team Community Service
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
- Includes descriptions of project, how the team came up with the idea, resources involved (team members, agencies, supplies, equipment, money, etc.), How the team did the project, Results (who benefited, impacts, implications for future.
- Two-page narrative (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial)
Applications are due in the State 4-H office by March 1. County Extension offices should forward their county nomination form to the State 4-H Office.
County Medals
County Medals are available to recognize 4 H members in project or activity areas who have demonstrated advanced accomplishments in a 4-H project, as well as in leadership and citizenship activities.
Counties must order and pay for medals directly from the National 4-H Supply Service.
Eligibility
- Members must be in the 7th through 12th grades
- Members may receive only one project medal per year
- Members may also receive a Fashion Revue Medal or an Achievement Medal in the same year they receive a project medal.
- If merited by outstanding accomplishment, members may receive the same medal once as an Intermediate and once as a Senior. (Exception: Fashion Revue and Achievement Medals may only be awarded once to any member).
Selection Procedure
Counties are responsible for developing a procedure to select county medal winners. It is recommended that counties form a Recognition Committee to review medal applications.
Guidelines for Evaluating County Medal Applications
Experiences in 4-H Projects and Activities - 50% As shown by:
- New knowledge, attitudes and skills learned
- Scope and characteristics of projects and activities
- Project and activity participation experiences
Experiences in 4-H Leadership - 25% As shown by:
- Leadership participation
- Offices held and committee assignments
Experiences in Citizenship and Community Service - 25% As shown by:
- Development of positive attitudes toward service to others
- Participation in citizenship and community service activities