Awards & Scholarships

Award Applications Due - October 5, 2026

With the support of volunteers and community partners, the Benton County 4-H program is able to prosper while empowering our youth to be strong and dedicated community leaders. We want to thank and recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of these individuals and groups. Selected nominees will be recognized at the Annual 4-H Award and Recognition Banquet each fall.

Please fill out the following applications to nominate a deserving 4-H adult leader, organization, business, community partner, or club. Applications are available online as a web form. All nominations must be submitted by October 5, 2026, for consideration.

The 2026 4-H Award and Recognition Banquet will take place in November 2026 at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Details to be announced via email in October to members and leaders. RSVP required to attend.

Outstanding Leader Award

This award is intended to recognize individual club leaders (co-leaders, assistant leaders, project leaders, resource leaders) who have provided exceptional leadership, and made a special contribution or impact on youth in the 4-H program, their club and/or community.

Up to eight Awards are given each year: Large Animal (not including horse), Small Animal (not including dog), Horse, Family Consumer Science, Arts, & Sciences, Cloverbud, Wildlife Stewards, Dog and Associated Projects (Shooting Sports, Dance, Camp, etc.).

Cooperator Award

This award honors an individual or business who have made significant contributions to the Benton County 4-H program.

Club Community Service Award

This award recognizes a 4-H club who has made outstanding contributions to their local communities. These efforts must have responded to real community needs and had a positive impact.

County Medal - Member Award

A county medal recognizes a 4-H member’s growth in the work they have done in a particular project area. It looks at project skills learned, as well as community service, mentorship, and/or demonstrated leadership in which the member has participated. It recognizes the individual rather than the project. Members may only receive a specific county medal once per project in each age division (intermediate & senior), with the exception of members may receive a fashion revue or achievement medal in the same year they receive a project medal. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - APPLY ONLINE!